Effects of varying energy intake and sire breed on duration of postpartum anestrus, insulin like growth factor-1, and growth hormone in mature crossbred cows

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 83, Issue 7, 2005, Pages 1705-1714

  Roberts, A J ^a,c   Klindt, J ^b   Jenkins, T G ^b  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b U S MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^c NONE   (United States)

Author keywords

Bovine; Breed; Energy; Growth Hormone; Insulin Like Growth Factor 1; Postpartum Anestrus

Indexed keywords

BOVINAE;

EID: 33645979675     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/2005.8371705x     Document Type: Article

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