Testosterone immunization blocks the ovulatory process in laying hens without affecting ovarian follicular development

Animal Reproduction Science

Volumn 86, Issue 1-2, 2005, Pages 143-151

  Rangel, P L ^a   Lassala, A ^a   Gutierrez, C G ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL AUTÓNOMA DE MÉXICO   (Mexico)

Author keywords

Follicle; Hens; Immunization; Ovulation; Testosterone

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA;

EID: 13744251046     PISSN: 03784320     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2004.07.002     Document Type: Article

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