Effect of intracerebroventricular infusion of genistein on prolactin and LH secretion in ovariectomized ewes during short days

Journal of Animal and Feed Sciences

Volumn 14, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 255-265

  Romanowicz, K ^a   Misztal, T ^a  

^a KIELANOWSKI INSTITUTE OF ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY AND NUTRITION   (Poland)

Author keywords

Genistein; Intracerebroventricular infusion; LH; Ovariectomy; Prolactin

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; OVIS;

EID: 19544383589     PISSN: 12301388     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.22358/jafs/67011/2005     Document Type: Article

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