Scientific Research and Essays

  • Abbreviation: Sci. Res. Essays
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-2248
  • DOI: 10.5897/SRE
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2768

Full Length Research Paper

Effects of physiological status and seasonal variation on plasma mineral profile of sheep in Kashmir valley

A. A. Dar*
  • A. A. Dar*
  • Division of Veterinary Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilley UP, India - 243122
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R. K. Jadhav
  • R. K. Jadhav
  • Division of Veterinary Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilley UP, India - 243122
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U. Dimri
  • U. Dimri
  • Division of Veterinary Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilley UP, India - 243122
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A. A. Khan
  • A. A. Khan
  • Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (SKUAST-Kashmir), Shuhama Alusteng, Srinagar - 190001
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H. M. Khan
  • H. M. Khan
  • Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (SKUAST-Kashmir), Shuhama Alusteng, Srinagar - 190001
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M. C. Sharm
  • M. C. Sharm
  • Division of Veterinary Medicine, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilley UP, India - 243122
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  •  Accepted: 29 January 2014
  •  Published: 28 February 2014

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