Ram Mating Behaviour under Different Social Conditions |
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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