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An Evaluation of Livestock Health on Production Inefficiency in Western Kenya

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  • Marsh, Thomas L.

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  • Kappes, Alex & Marsh, Thomas L., 2021. "An Evaluation of Livestock Health on Production Inefficiency in Western Kenya," 2021 Annual Meeting, August 1-3, Austin, Texas 314049, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:aaea21:314049
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.314049
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