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Alternatives to antibiotics against coccidiosis for poultry production: the relationship between immunity and coccidiosis management – a comprehensive review Cover

Alternatives to antibiotics against coccidiosis for poultry production: the relationship between immunity and coccidiosis management – a comprehensive review

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|Feb 2025

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2025-0025 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
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