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Electrophysiological study on co and co2 euthanasia in mink (Mustela vison) Cover

Electrophysiological study on co and co2 euthanasia in mink (Mustela vison)

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10220-012-0050-2 | Journal eISSN: 2300-8733 | Journal ISSN: 1642-3402
Language: English
Page range: 597 - 608
Published on: Nov 9, 2012
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2012 Hannu T. Korhonen, Sigitas Cizinauskas, Janis Jesernics, published by National Research Institute of Animal Production
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