Phenotypic and genetic antimicrobial resistance of the intestinal microbiota isolated from two alpacas (Vicugna pacos) post mortem
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2025-0038 | Journal eISSN: 2450-8608
Language: English
Page range: 345 - 352
Submitted on: Mar 27, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 8, 2025
Published on: Sep 30, 2025
Published by: National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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