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Periparturient rise in Martinik Hair Sheep and perspectives for gastrointestinal nematode control

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  1. INRA, UR 143, Centre Antilles-Guyane, Domaine de Duclos, 97170, PetitBourg, France

    Maurice Mahieu

  2. INRA, UAR 564 Département de Santé Animale, 37380, Nouzilly, France

    Gilles Aumont

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Mahieu, M., Aumont, G. Periparturient rise in Martinik Hair Sheep and perspectives for gastrointestinal nematode control. Trop Anim Health Prod 39, 387–390 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9029-x

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