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Growth, body composition and feed intake1

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2007

G. C. Emmans
G. C. Emmans
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Edinburgh School of Agriculture, Animal Production Advisory and Development, Bush Estate, Peniculk, Midlothian, Scotland.
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 43 , Issue 3 , October 1987 , pp. 208 - 227
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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This paper was presented at the 28th British Poultry Breeders' Round Table, September, 1986.

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