Reproductive performance of commercial broodmares after induction of ovulation with HCG or ovuplant™ (Deslorelin)

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 21, Issue 11, 2001, Pages 539-542

  Vanderwall, D K ^a   Juergens, T D ^b   Woods, G L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO   (United States)

^b Anoka Equine Vet Services Ltd   (United States)

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EID: 0035604206     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(01)70158-X     Document Type: Article

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