Effects of surface materials of self-draining beds on cattle behavior in a temperate climate |
Liu, Ping
(Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University)
Guo, Lulu (Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University) Zhang, Fulan (Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University) Li, Lin (Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University) Mao, Huaming (Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University) Gu, Zhaobing (Faculty of Animal Science and Technology, Yunnan Agricultural University) |
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