The tonic immobility reaction of the domestic fowl: A review

World's Poultry Science Journal

Volumn 42, Issue 1, 1986, Pages 82-96

  Jones, R Bryan ^a  

^a Poultry Research Centre ^*  (United Kingdom)

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EID: 84976164501     PISSN: 00439339     EISSN: 17434777     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1079/WPS19860008     Document Type: Article

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