The Precision Approach of the Lactation Curve in Sirohi Goats Using Non-Linear Models

Subject Areas : Camel

L. Gautam ¹ ( Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner, 334001, India )
H. Ashraf Waiz ² ( Department of Livestock Production Management, College of veterinary and Animal Science, Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Science, Bikaner, 313601, India )

Received: 2022-06-07 Accepted : 2022-09-14 Published : 2023-03-01

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