Diurnal fluctuations in rectal temperature of black harco pullets administered with vitamins A and C during the hot-dry season

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 7, Issue 11, 2008, Pages 1065-1070

  Sinkalu, V O ^a   Ayo, J O ^a  

^a AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Diurnal fluctuations; Hot dry season; Rectal temperature; Vitamins A and C

Indexed keywords

EID: 55849153533     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2008.1065.1070     Document Type: Article

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