Comparison of the interval between administration of hCG or GnRH implant and ovulation in oestrous mares

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 76-79

  Rossdale, P D ^a   Lambrecht, P ^b  

^a BEAUFORT COTTAGE STABLES   (United Kingdom)

^b NONE   (Germany)

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EID: 0032396103     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.1998.tb00853.x     Document Type: Article

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