Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
Year:
2010
Volume:
9
Issue:
5
Page No.
958 - 961
The Effects of Production Systems (Barn and Free-Range) on Foot Pad Dermatitis and Body Defects of White Turkeys
Authors :
Musa Sarica
and
Umut Sami Yamak
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