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Review
. 2003 Jun;44(6):496-9.

What is animal welfare? Common definitions and their practical consequences

[Article in English, French]
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What is animal welfare? Common definitions and their practical consequences

[Article in English, French]
Caroline J Hewson. Can Vet J. 2003 Jun.
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