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Development of pecking damage in layer pullets in relation to dietary protein source

D.E.F. McKeegan Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
,
C.J. Savory Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
,
M.G. MacLeod Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
&
M.A. Mitchell Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
Pages 33-42 | Published online: 28 Jun 2010

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