Development of a sustainable camel industry

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Development of a sustainable camel industry quantity

This publication is a compilation of two individual research reports prepared for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. They form part of a joint State and Territory project undertaken with Agriculture Western Australia, the Northern Territory Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries and the Central Australian Camel Industry Association.

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