The effect of GnRH, eCG and progestin type on estrous synchronization following laparoscopic AI in ewes

Small Ruminant Research

Volumn 72, Issue 2-3, 2007, Pages 227-231

  Luther, J S ^a   Grazul Bilska, A T ^a   Kirsch, J D ^a   Weigl, R M ^a   Kraft, K C ^a   Navanukraw, C ^a   Pant, D ^a   Reynolds, L P ^a   Redmer, D A ^a  

^a NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Estrous synchronization; Frozen semen; Laparoscopic artificial insemination; Sheep

Indexed keywords

OVIS ARIES;

EID: 34547677894     PISSN: 09214488     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2006.10.015     Document Type: Article

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