Effects of immunostimulation with Propionibacterium acnes (EqSTIM®) in mares cytologically positive for endometritis

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 16, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 100-103

  Zingher, Alexander C ^a  

^a RR 5 Box 31A ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Endometritis; Immunostimulation; Mares; Propionibacterium acnes

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346307761     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(96)80042-6     Document Type: Article

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