Qualitative analysis of feed management practice on goat herds by self organizing maps in murcia region of spain

Journal of Applied Animal Research

Volumn 32, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 41-47

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Author keywords

Food management; Goat herd; SOM

Indexed keywords

CAPRA HIRCUS; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 45449109272     PISSN: 09712119     EISSN: 09741844     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/09712119.2007.9706844     Document Type: Article

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