Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities
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9781612129815
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Paula Simmons., Paula Simmons|AUTHOR., & Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. (2019). Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities . Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paula Simmons, Paula Simmons|AUTHOR and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. 2019. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities. Storey Publishing, LLC.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Paula Simmons, Paula Simmons|AUTHOR and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities Storey Publishing, LLC, 2019.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Paula Simmons, Paula Simmons|AUTHOR, and Carol Ekarius|AUTHOR. Storey's Guide to Raising Sheep: Breeding, Care, Facilities Storey Publishing, LLC, 2019.
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Full title | storeys guide to raising sheep breeding care facilities |
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