Effects of oestrous cycle control on reproductive efficiency

Animal Reproduction Science

Volumn 42, Issue 1-4, 1996, Pages 307-320

  Macmillan, K L ^a   Burke, C R ^a  

^a Dexcel Limited   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Anoestrus; Fertility; Oestrous cycle; Ovarian follicles; Semen processing

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; BOS TAURUS;

EID: 0030130472     PISSN: 03784320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0378-4320(96)01512-6     Document Type: Conference Paper

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