An investigation of the possible effects of subclinical iodine deficiency on ewe fertility and perinatal lamb mortality

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 45, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 208-211

  Sargison, N D ^a   West, D M ^a   Clark, R G ^b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b Ministry for Primary Industries   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0009302651     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1997.36030     Document Type: Article

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