Human chorionic gonadotropin (hcg): The effect of dose on ovulation and pregnancy rate in thoroughbred mares experiencing their first ovulation of the breeding season

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

Volumn 49, Issue 3, 2001, Pages 88-93

  Grimmett, J B ^a   Perkins, N R ^b  

^a Matamata Veterinary Services Ltd   (New Zealand)

^b MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

Author keywords

Chorionic gonadotropin; Horse>; Ovulation induction; Pregnancy rate; Reproduction

Indexed keywords

EID: 0035374048     PISSN: 00480169     EISSN: 11760710     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2001.36209     Document Type: Article

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