The evaluation of two closes of prostaglandin F2α analogue, prosolvin, for oestrous synchronisation of Syrian Awassi ewes

New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 43, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 509-514

  Zarkawi, M ^a  

^a DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY   (Syrian Arab Republic)

Author keywords

Awassi sheep; Oestrous synchronisation; Progesterone; Prosolvin; Radioimmunoassay; Reproduction

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034474024     PISSN: 00288233     EISSN: 11758775     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00288233.2000.9513447     Document Type: Article

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