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A decision support system to improve individual cattle management. 1. A mechanistic, dynamic model for animal growth

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  • Tedeschi, Luis Orlindo & Fox, Danny G. & Guiroy, Pablo J., 2004. "A decision support system to improve individual cattle management. 1. A mechanistic, dynamic model for animal growth," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 79(2), pages 171-204, February.
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