Exogenous eFSH, follicle coasting, and hCG as a novel superovulation regimen in mares

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 26, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 262-270

  Welch, S A ^a   Denniston, D J ^a   Hudson, J J ^a   Bruemmer, J E ^a   McCue, P M ^a   Squires, E L ^a  

^a Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences   (United States)

Author keywords

eFSH; embryo recovery; superovulation

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE;

EID: 33744986024     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.04.003     Document Type: Article

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