Detection of a corpus luteum in apparently anoestrous cows by manual palpation, transrectal ultrasonography and plasma progesterone concentration

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 47, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 47-52

  McDougall, S ^a   Rhodes, F M ^b  

^a Animal Health Centre Morrinsville   (New Zealand)

^b Dexcel Limited   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Post partum dairy cows; Reproductive performance; Ultrasound examination

Indexed keywords

EID: 0033114457     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.1999.36110     Document Type: Article

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