Clinical experience with native GnRH therapy to hasten follicular development and first ovulation of the breeding season

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 21, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 54-88

  Morehead, J P ^a   Colon, J L ^a   Blanchard, T L ^b  

^a Equine Med Associates   (United States)

^b TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0345777970     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(01)70090-1     Document Type: Article

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