A Non-Antibiotic Pectin–Morin–Quercetin Intramammary Therapy For Mild Clinical Mastitis In Dairy Cows
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aoas-2026-0025 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 (formerly 1642-3402) | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Submitted on: Dec 16, 2025
Accepted on: Mar 19, 2026
Published on: Oct 5, 2026
Published by: National Research Institute of Animal Production
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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