Genetic Diversity of Indigenous Cattle Populations in Bhutan: Implications for Conservation
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Dorji, T.
(Renewable Natural Resources Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture)
Hanotte, O. (International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)) Arbenz, M. (Kyrgyz Swiss Agriculture Project) Rege, J.E.O. (ILRI) Roder, W. (Renewable Natural Resources Research Centre, Ministry of Agriculture) |
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