Use of an Intra-uterine Glass Ball Protocol to Extend Luteal Function in Mares

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 266-273

  Nie, Gary J ^a,d   Johnson, Kristina E ^b   Braden, Timothy D ^c   Wenzel, James G W ^c  

^a Bluegrass Care Clinic   (United States)

^b Wisconsin Equine Clinic   (United States)

^c AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d NONE   (United States)

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EID: 0345767367     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1053/jevs.2003.75     Document Type: Article

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