Acta Vet. Brno 2025, 94: 273-280

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202594040273

Association of antioxidant administrations to udder health and milk quality in Awassi ewes

Funda Eşki1, Serdal Kurt2

1Cukurova University, Faculty of Ceyhan Veterinary Medicine, Clinic for Veterinary Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adana, Türkiye
2Kahramanmaras Istiklal University, Elbistan Vocational School, Department of Veterinary, Kahramanmaras, Türkiye

Received May 9, 2025
Accepted September 22, 2025

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