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Sexing chick embryos: A rapid and simple protocol

M. Clinton Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
,
L. Haines Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
,
B. Belloir Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
&
D. McBride Roslin Institute (Edinburgh), Scotland
Pages 134-138 | Published online: 28 Jun 2010

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