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55 citations,
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26 citations,
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2 citations,
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1 citations,
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1 citations,
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August 2022 Goat hair growth is influenced by light cycles and diet, and skin diseases in goats are diagnosed through a step-by-step process and often involve viral or bacterial infections.
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9 citations,
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5 citations,
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5 citations,
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