Evaluation of indirect methods for estimating body fat in dogs using electrical bioimpedance and morphometry
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/joeb-2026-0009 | Journal eISSN: 1891-5469
Language: English
Page range: 59 - 66
Submitted on: May 30, 2026
Published on: Jul 28, 2026
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