Melengestrol acetate, estradiol-17β and GnRH for synchronization of estrus and ovulation in beef cows

Canadian Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 79, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 39-43

  Thundathil, J ^a   Kastelic, J P ^b   Olson, W O ^c   Cook, R B ^b   Mapletoft, R J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

^b LETHBRIDGE RESEARCH CENTRE   (Canada)

^c CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Beef cows; Estrus synchronization; Follicles; Ovary

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033098132     PISSN: 00083984     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4141/A98-089     Document Type: Article

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