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Volume 157; Issue 1

Livestock Science

Volume 157; Issue 1

1

Importance of average litter weight and individual birth weight for early postnatal performance and myofiber characteristics of progeny

Pardo, C.E., Müller, S., Bérard, J., Kreuzer, M., Bee, G.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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2

Definition of the breeding goal and determination of breeding objectives for European wild boar (Sus scrofa L.) in a semi-extensive production system

Rivero, Jordana, Hodgkinson, Suzanne M., López-Villalobos, Nicolás

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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3

Change in body condition and carcass characteristics of cull ewes fed diets supplemented with rumen bypass fat

Bhatt, R.S., Sahoo, A., Shinde, A.K., Karim, S.A.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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4

Association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and milk production traits in Italian Brown cattle

Mancini, G., Nicolazzi, E.L., Valentini, A., Chillemi, G., Ajmone Marsan, P., Santus, E., Pariset, L.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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5

Molasses level in lamb high-energy diets on productive performance, blood chemistry, liver minerals and histopathology

Fimbres-Durazo, H., Ramírez-Romero, R., Michel-Gallegos, J.C., Kawas, J.R.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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6

Effect of dietary polymer-coated urea and sodium bentonite on digestibility, rumen fermentation, and microbial protein yield in sheep fed high levels of corn stalk

Chegeni, A., Li, Y.L., Deng, K.D., Jiang, C.G., Diao, Q.Y.

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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7

Use of fibrolytic enzymes additives to enhance in vitro ruminal fermentation of corn silage

Phakachoed, N., Suksombat, W., Colombatto, D., Beauchemin, K.A.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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8

The onset of puberty of Pelibuey male hair sheep is not delayed by the short term consumption of Morus alba or Hibiscus rosa-sinensis foliage

Aguilar-Urquizo, E., Sanginés-García, J.R., Delgadillo, J.A., Capetillo-Leal, C., Torres-Acosta, J.F.J.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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9

Maternal l-arginine supplementation during early gestation affects foetal skeletal myogenesis in pigs

Kalbe, Claudia, Bérard, Joël, Porm, Markus, Rehfeldt, Charlotte, Bee, Giuseppe

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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10

Are compensatory live weight gains observed in pigs following lysine restriction during the weaner phase?

Taylor, A.E., Jagger, S., Toplis, P., Wellock, I.J., Miller, H.M.

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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11

Growth performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, caecal fermentation, ileal morphology and caecal microflora of growing rabbits fed diets containing probiotics and prebiotics

Oso, A.O., Idowu, O.M.O., Haastrup, A.S., Ajibade, A.J., Olowonefa, K.O., Aluko, A.O., Ogunade, I.M., Osho, S.O., Bamgbose, A.M.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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12

Structural and functional characterisation of the αS1-casein (CSN1S1) gene and association studies with milk traits in Assaf sheep breed

Calvo, J.H., Dervishi, E., Sarto, P., González-Calvo, L., Berzal-Herranz, B., Molino, F., Serrano, M., Joy, M.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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13

Post-grazing sward height imposed during the first 10 weeks of lactation: Influence on early and total lactation dairy cow production, and spring and annual sward characteristics

Ganche, E., Delaby, L., O'Donovan, M., Boland, T.M., Galvin, N., Kennedy, E.

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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14

The effect of photoperiod on selected parameters of boar semen

Knecht, Damian, Środoń, Sebastian, Szulc, Karolina, Duziński, Kamil

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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15

The relationships between scrotal surface temperature, age and sperm quality in stallions

Ramires Neto, Carlos, Monteiro, Gabriel Augusto, Zanzarini Delfiol, Diego José, Farras, Marcel Cavalcanti, Dell'aqua, José Antônio, Papa, Frederico Ozanan, Alvarenga, Marco Antonio

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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16

Reproductive efficiency of a new modified boar semen extender for liquid storage

Bresciani, C., Morini, G., Bettini, R., Bigliardi, E., Di Ianni, F., Cabassi, C.S., Sabbioni, A., Parmigiani, E.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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17

Variation in quantity and quality of native forages and grazing behavior of cattle and goats in Tanzania

Selemani, Ismail Saidi, Eik, Lars Olav, Holand, Øystein, Ådnøy, Tormod, Mtengeti, Ephraim, Mushi, Daniel

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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18

The effects of CO2 gas stunning on meat quality of cattle compared with captive bolt stunning

Kim, Gap-Don, Lee, Hyun-Seok, Jung, Eun-Young, Lim, Hyun-Jung, Seo, Hyun-Woo, Lee, Young-Ho, Jang, Se-Heon, Baek, Seoung-Bong, Joo, Seon-Tea, Yang, Han-Sul

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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english, 2013

19

A mathematical model of the dynamics of Mongolian livestock populations

Shabb, Duncan, Chitnis, Nakul, Baljinnyam, Zolzaya, Saagii, Sansar, Zinsstag, Jakob

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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english, 2013

20

Effect of dietary fiber on methane production in Chinese Lantang gilts

Cao, Z., Gong, Y.L., Liao, X.D., Liang, J.B., Yu, B., Wu, Y.B.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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21

Differences in urokinase plasminogen activator (u-PA) and its receptor (u-PAR) genes expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue between sheep and goats

Tsiplakou, E., Flemetakis, E., Kouri, E.D., Kalloniati, C., Sotirakoglou, K., Zervas, G.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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22

Heritability and genetic correlation estimates for performance, meat quality and quantitative skeletal muscle fiber traits in broiler

Felício, A.M., Gaya, L.G., Ferraz, J.B.S., Moncau, C.T., Mattos, E.C., Santos, N.P., Michelan Filho, T., Balieiro, J.C.C., Eler, J.P.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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23

Editorial Board

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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24

Influence of calf genotype on dam lactation and calf growth in farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus)

Archer, J.A., Asher, G.W., Stevens, D.R., Ward, J.F., Scott, I.C., O'Neill, K.T., Littlejohn, R.P., Barrell, G.K.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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25

Collective management on communal grazing lands: Its impact on vegetation attributes and soil erosion in the upper Blue Nile basin, northwestern Ethiopia

Alemayehu, Mengistu, Amede, Tilahun, Böhme, M., Peters, K.J.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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26

Pressure algometry and thermal sensitivity for assessing pain sensitivity and effects of flunixin meglumine and sodium salicylate in a transient lameness model in sows

Tapper, K.R., Johnson, A.K., Karriker, L.A., Stalder, K.J., Parsons, R.L., Wang, C., Millman, S.T.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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27

Effects of high fat, modified wet, corn distiller's grains plus solubles on beef steer performance and carcass characteristics

Veracini, J.L., Walker, P.M., Faulkner, M.J., Hall, R.E., Atkinson, R.L., Wiegand, B.R.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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28

Effect of weaning age and postweaning feeding programme on the growth performance of pigs to 10 weeks of age

Leliveld, L.M.C., Riemensperger, A.V., Gardiner, G.E., O'Doherty, J.V., Lynch, P.B., Lawlor, P.G.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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29

Dietary grain source and oil supplement: Feeding behavior and lactational performance of Holstein cows

Kargar, S., Ghorbani, G.R., Khorvash, M., Kamalian, E., Schingoethe, D.J.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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30

Effects of trailer design on animal welfare parameters and carcass and meat quality of three Pietrain crosses being transported over a short distance

Weschenfelder, A.V., Torrey, S., Devillers, N., Crowe, T., Bassols, A., Saco, Y., Piñeiro, M., Saucier, L., Faucitano, L.

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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31

Evaluating breeding objectives for sow productivity and production traits in Large White Pigs

Dube, B., Mulugeta, S.D., Dzama, K.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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32

MyHC and MyLC isoforms in Akhal-Teke horses of different gender and genetic background

Leisson, K., Alev, K., Kaasik, P., Kaart, T., Jaakma, Ü., Seene, T.

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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33

Genetic analysis of behavior traits in swine production

Rohrer, G.A., Brown-Brandl, T., Rempel, L.A., Schneider, J.F., Holl, J.

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Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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34

Effects of oral caffeine administration to sows with induced parturition on hypoxia in piglets

Superchi, Paola, Mazzoni, Claudio, Zanardelli, Paola, Piancastelli, Chiara, Zambini, Ernesto Mario, Beretti, Valentino, Sabbioni, Alberto

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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35

Association between melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) gene haplotypes and carcass and production traits in Italian Large White pigs evaluated with a selective genotyping approach

Fontanesi, L., Buttazzoni, L., Galimberti, G., Calò, D.G., Scotti, E., Russo, V.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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36

Pea starch meal as a substitute for cereal grain in diets for lactating sows: The effect on sow and litter performance

Thingnes, Signe Lovise, Gaustad, Ann Helen, Kjos, Nils Petter, Hetland, Harald, Framstad, Tore

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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Editorial Board

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Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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38

Effectiveness of maifanite in reducing the detrimental effects of aflatoxin B1 on hematology, aflatoxin B1 residues, and antioxidant enzymes activities of weanling piglets

Fu, Jian-Chao, Chen, Qi, Du, Juan, Shi, Bao-Ming, Shan, An-Shan

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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39

A single blastomere sexing of caprine embryos by simultaneous amplification of sex chromosome-specific sequence of SRY and amelogenin genes

Malik, H.N., Singhal, D.K., Mukherjee, A., Bara, N., Kumar, S., Saugandhika, S., Mohanty, A.K., Kaushik, J.K., Bag, S., Das, B.C., Bhanja, S.K., Malakar, D.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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40

IGF-I, GHR and UCP mRNA expression in the liver and muscle of high- and low-feed-efficiency laying Japanese quail at different environmental temperatures

Gasparino, Eliane, Voltolini, Débora Marques, Del Vesco, Ana Paula, Guimarães, Simone Eliza Facioni, Nascimento, Carlos Souza do, de Oliveira Neto, Adhemar Rodrigues

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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41

Effect of selection for scrapie resistance on genetic diversity in a rare and locally adapted sheep breed: The case of Sambucana

Sartore, S., Rasero, R., Colussi, S., Acutis, P.L., Peletto, S., Soglia, D., Maione, S., Spalenza, V., Sacchi, P.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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42

Genetic analyses for linear conformation traits in Pura Raza Español horses

Sánchez, M.J., Gómez, M.D., Molina, A., Valera, M.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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43

Development of a spreadsheet based financial model for pig producers considering high welfare farrowing systems

Seddon, Y.M., Cain, P.J., Guy, J.H., Edwards, S.A.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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english, 2013

44

Alternative contemporary group structure to maximize the use of field records: Application to growth traits of composite beef cattle

Santana, M.L., Eler, J.P., Ferraz, J.B.S.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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english, 2013

45

Estimates of genetic parameters for worm resistance, wool and growth traits in Merino sheep of Uruguay

Ciappesoni, G., Goldberg, V., Gimeno, D.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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46

Validity and feasibility of qualitative behavior assessment for the evaluation of Nellore cattle temperament

Sant’Anna, Aline C., Paranhos da Costa, Mateus J.R.

Journal:

Livestock Science

Year:

2013

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english

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47

5′Cis regulatory polymorphisms in candidate genes in Bos taurus and Bos indicus

Sanz, A., Serrano, C., Uffo, O., Acosta, A.C., Ordovás, L., Osta, R., Zaragoza, P., Rodellar, C.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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48

Goblet cell mucin distribution in the small intestine of newborn goat kids fed lyophilized bovine colostrum

Machado-Neto, R., Pontin, M.C.F., Nordi, W.M., Lima, A.L., Moretti, D.B.

Journal:

Livestock Science

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2013

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english

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