The well-being of dairy cows in hot and humid climates. Part I. Housing and effects of heat stress

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 18, Issue SUPPL. 4, 1996, Pages

  Jacobsen, Karen L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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