Mating and Incidental Activities of Ram (Ovis aries) When Exposed to Ewe(s) and Competitor Ram in Pen Mating Condition |
Patel, M.
(Division of Livestock Production and Management, Indian Veterinary Research Institute(IVRI))
Das, N. (Division of Livestock Production and Management, Indian Veterinary Research Institute(IVRI)) Pandey, H.N. (Division of Livestock Production and Management, Indian Veterinary Research Institute(IVRI)) Yadav, M.C. (Division of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, IVRI) Girish, P.S. (Division of Livestock Products Technology, IVRI) |
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