Identification of latent udder health types by using systematic clinical examinations in Danish dairy herds
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*I.C. Klaas, C. Enevoldsen, M. Vaarst, H. Houe *Danish Institute of Agricultural Science, Department of Animal Health and Welfare, P.O.Box 50, DK-8830 Tjele, Danmark The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Department of Clinical Studies, Large Animal Medicine, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark The Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Department of Animal Science and Animal Health, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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تاریخ انتشار 2003