Comparison of two dosage regimens of the GnRH agonist deslorelin acetate on inducing ovulation in seasonally anestrous mares

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 121-124

  Nickerson, K C ^a   McCue, P M ^a   Squires, E L ^a   Nett, T M ^a  

^a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

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EID: 0032330788     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(98)80292-X     Document Type: Article

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