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Comparative study of behavioural and milking traits in cows milked with a conventional or individual quarter milking system (Multilactor®) and with different milking persons Cover

Comparative study of behavioural and milking traits in cows milked with a conventional or individual quarter milking system (Multilactor®) and with different milking persons

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/aoas-2016-0067 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Page range: 529 - 544
Submitted on: May 12, 2016
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Accepted on: Oct 17, 2016
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Published on: Apr 28, 2017
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

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