Evaluating porcine semen for artificial insemination. Part II. Assessment of cell membranes and viability

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 19, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 400-404

  Althouse, Gary C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

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