Analysis of sex steroid metabolites excreted in the feces and urine of nondomesticated animals

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 18, Issue 7, 1996, Pages 781-792

  Peter, A T ^a   Kapustin, N ^b   Critser, J K ^c  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Veterinary Hospital   (United States)

^c METHODIST HOSPITAL   (United States)

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