Microsatellite genotypes of the South African Cape vulture, Gyps coprotheres
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The Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Carprofen, Flunixin and Phenylbutazone in the Cape Vulture (Gyps coprotheres) following Oral Exposure
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عنوان ژورنال: Scientific Data
سال: 2019
ISSN: 2052-4463
DOI: 10.1038/s41597-019-0221-4