Ovulation induction protocol using equine chorionic gonadotropin and porcine luteinizing hormone in the weaned sow

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 15, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 194-197

  Bennett Steward, Kristina ^a,d   Cassar, Glen ^b   Plante, Claire ^c   Friendship, Robert M ^b   Zak, Louisa ^a  

^a Bioniche Animal Health   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH   (Canada)

^c Genesafe Technologies Ltd   (Canada)

^d Bioniche Animal Health   (Canada)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE; SUIDAE; SUS;

EID: 34547204205     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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