Conventional and homeopathic treatments in late pregnant goats: Effects on metabolic status and immune response

Italian Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 8, Issue SUPPL. 2, 2009, Pages 613-615

  Danieli, Pier Paolo ^a   Lacetera, Nicola ^a   Bernabucci, Umberto ^a   Ronchi, Bruno ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TUSCIA   (Italy)

Author keywords

Anti ketogenic preparation; Echinacea; Immune response; Metabolic status

Indexed keywords

CAPRA HIRCUS; ECHINACEA PURPUREA;

EID: 80051557293     PISSN: 15944077     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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