Characterization of biological types of cattle (Cycle VII): Influence of postpartum interval and estrous cycle length on fertility

Journal of Animal Science

Volumn 85, Issue 9, 2007, Pages 2156-2162

  Cushman, R A ^a   Allan, M F ^a   Thallman, R M ^a   Cundiff, L V ^a  

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

Author keywords

Beef breed; Postpartum interval; Reproductive efficiency

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BREEDING; CATTLE; CROSS BREEDING; ESTRUS; FEMALE; FERTILITY; GENETICS; PHYSIOLOGY; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY RATE; PUERPERIUM;

ANIMALS; BREEDING; CATTLE; CROSSES, GENETIC; ESTRUS; FEMALE; FERTILITY; POSTPARTUM PERIOD; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY RATE; PREGNANCY, ANIMAL;

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EID: 34548348217     PISSN: 00218812     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2527/jas.2007-0136     Document Type: Article

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