Acta Vet. Brno 2001, 70: 115-126

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb200170020115

Pregnancy Dagnosis in Sheep: Review of the Most Practical Methods

A. Karen, P. Kovács, J. F. Beckers, O. Szenci

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