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Evaluation of the potential effects of embryo transfer on milk production on commercial dairy herds: The development of a markov chain model

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  • Yates, C. M. & Rehman, T. & Chamberlain, A. T., 1996. "Evaluation of the potential effects of embryo transfer on milk production on commercial dairy herds: The development of a markov chain model," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 50(1), pages 65-79.
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