Determination of Wool Follicle Characteristics of Iranian Sheep Breeds |
Ansari-Renani, H.R.
(Animal Science Research Institute)
Moradi, S. (Dept., Agriculture College, University of Zanjan, Animal Science Research Institute) Baghershah, H.R. (Dept. Agriculture and Natural Resources College, University of Tehran) Ebadi, Z. (Animal Science Research Institute) Salehi, M. (Animal Science Research Institute) Momen, S.M. Seyed (Agricultue and Natural Resources Research Center) Ansari-Renani, M.Y. (Statistical Analyzer) |
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