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The changes in dioxin and PCB concentrations in different feed materials over time – preliminary study Cover

The changes in dioxin and PCB concentrations in different feed materials over time – preliminary study

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|Nov 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 575 - 579
Submitted on: Jul 3, 2025
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Accepted on: Nov 4, 2025
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Published on: Nov 11, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2025 Marek Pajurek, Małgorzata Warenik-Bany, Szczepan Mikołajczyk, Wojciech Jerzy Pietroń, published by National Veterinary Research Institute in Pulawy
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