Polymorphism of Growth Hormone GH1-AluI in Jersey Cows and Its Effect on Milk Yield and Composition
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Dario, C.
(Department of Health and Welfare of Animals, University of Studies of Bari- Italy)
Carnicella, D. (Department of Health and Welfare of Animals, University of Studies of Bari- Italy) Ciotola, F. (University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, Catanzaro -Italy) Peretti, V. (Department of Animal Science and Food Inspection, University Federico II, Naples - Italy) Bufano, G. (Department of Health and Welfare of Animals, University of Studies of Bari- Italy) |
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