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Analysis of Small Scale Broiler Poultry Production in South East Nigeria, West Africa 西非尼日利亚东南部小规模肉鸡生产分析

International Journal of Animal Health and Livestock Production Research Pub Date : 2022-01-15 DOI: 10.37745/ijahlpr.15/vol6n1116

N. R. Chiekezie, E. C. Nwankwo, M. Ozor

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Mineral Composition of Local Salt Licks (Toka) in Adamawa State, Nigeria 尼日利亚阿达马瓦州当地盐舔(Toka)的矿物组成

International Journal of Animal Health and Livestock Production Research Pub Date : 2022-01-15 DOI: 10.37745/ijahlpr.15/vol6n11735

S. Adamu, H. Kubkomawa

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