The effect of electro-ejaculation on aversive behaviour and plasma cortisol concentration in rams

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 44, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 95-98

  Stafford, K J ^a   Spoorenberg, J ^a   West, D M ^a   Vermunt, J J ^a   Petrie, N ^a   Lawoko, C R O ^a  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0009957795     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1996.35943     Document Type: Article

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