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Effect of an automatic feeding system on growth performance and feeding behaviour of pigs reared outdoors

Performance Zootecniche E Comportamento Alimentare Di Suini Allevati All’Aperto Ed Alimentati Con Autoalimentatore

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Pages 705-717 | Received 27 Aug 2008, Accepted 13 Mar 2009, Published online: 01 Mar 2016

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