Scrotal, testicular and semen characteristics of young Dorper rams managed under intensive and extensive conditions

@article{Fourie2004ScrotalTA,
  title={Scrotal, testicular and semen characteristics of young Dorper rams managed under intensive and extensive conditions},
  author={Pieter J. Fourie and L. M. J. Schwalbach and F. W. C. Neser and Carlu van der Westhuizen},
  journal={Small Ruminant Research},
  year={2004},
  volume={54},
  pages={53-59}
}
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