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Nitrogen excretion in dairy cow, beef and veal cattle, pig, and rabbit farms in Northern Italy

Escrezione Dell’Azoto Negli Allevamenti Di Vacche Da Latte, Bovini Da Carne E Vitelli A Carne Bianca, Suini E Conigli Del Nord Italia

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Pages 103-111 | Received 27 Apr 2005, Accepted 06 Jun 2005, Published online: 02 Mar 2016

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