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Bacterial Causes of Neonatal Mortality in Sheep: A Review

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2026-0003 | Journal eISSN: 2453-7837 | Journal ISSN: 0015-5748
Language: English
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Submitted on: Aug 12, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 9, 2026
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Published on: Mar 21, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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