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Microbiome of stallion semen

ABSTRACT: To determine the microbiome of stallion semen in 7 individuals housed on the same premises. Apart from provindgin informtion of the likely microbila content of stallion semen, this Project should give an idea of whether the microbiome is determined by the individual or by the husbandry conditions

PROVIDER: PRJEB30135 | ENA |

REPOSITORIES: ENA

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	ERR2985280.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	ERR2985281.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	ERR2985282.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	ERR2985283.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz
	ERR2985284.fastq.gz	Fastqsanger.gz

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