Application of morphological indices in the assessment of type and function in sheep

International Journal of Morphology

Volumn 24, Issue 1, 2006, Pages 13-18

  Salako, A E ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Body measurements; Function; Indices; Indigenous sheep

Indexed keywords

EID: 33646718954     PISSN: 07179367     EISSN: 07179502     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4067/S0717-95022006000100003     Document Type: Article

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