Use of naloxone challenge to predict sexual performance of young rams

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 81, Issue 9, 2003, Pages 2111-2117

  Stellflug, J N ^a,b  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b Box 2010 ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Libido; Luteinizing Hormone; Naloxone; Rams; Testosterone

Indexed keywords

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EID: 2342544135     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2003.8192111x     Document Type: Article

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