Frozen semen: A breeding protocol that results in high fecundity

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 8, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 275-277

  Martin, Michael J ^a   Edgerton, Sarah ^a   Wiseman, Barry ^a  

^a Nextran   (United States)

Author keywords

Artificial insemination; Frozen semen; Swine

Indexed keywords

EID: 0346438624     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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