A comparison of progestin-based protocols to synchronize estrus in postpartum beef cows

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 82, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 1016-1021

  Stegner, J E ^a   Kojima, F N ^a   Ellersieck, M R ^a   Lucy, M C ^a   Smith, M F ^a   Patterson, D J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI   (United States)

Author keywords

Artificial Insemination; Estrus Synchronization; Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone; Progestin

Indexed keywords

EID: 2342522656     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/ansci/82.4.1016     Document Type: Article

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