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Research (Published online: 19-01-2014)

6. Association between the seminal vesicle weight and certain steroids in buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) -

S. Shinde, S. Mahmood, G. Singh and M. R. Verma
Veterinary World, 7(1): 21-25

 

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2014.21-25




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