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The prevalence of Mycoplasma canis in the vaginas of breeding bitches Cover

The prevalence of Mycoplasma canis in the vaginas of breeding bitches

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|Sep 2024

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Language: English
Page range: 347 - 353
Submitted on: Apr 15, 2024
Accepted on: Sep 11, 2024
Published on: Sep 23, 2024
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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