The Effect of Bovine Lactoferrin and Probiotic on Performance and Health Status of Ghezel Lambs in Preweaning Phase

Subject Areas : Camel

M. Mallaki ¹ ( Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran )
ع. حسینخانی ² ( گروه علوم دامی - دانشکده کشاورزی - دانشگاه تبریز )
A. Taghizadeh ³ ( Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran )
G. Hamidian ⁴ ( Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran )
H. Paya ⁵ ( Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran )

Received: 2019-10-01 Accepted : 2019-12-15 Published : 2021-03-01

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