Acta Vet. Brno 2015, 84: 153-158

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201584020153

Structure of the digestive system of ducks depending on sex and genetic background

Rafał Wasilewski1, Dariusz Kokoszyński1, Anna Mieczkowska1, Zenon Bernacki1, Alina Górska2

1UTP University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Animal Breeding and Biology, Department of Poultry Breeding and Animal Products Evaluation, Bydgoszcz, Poland
2Institut of Bioengineering and Animal Breeding, University of Natural Science and Humanities, Siedlce, Poland

Received July 8, 2014
Accepted January 14, 2015

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