Induction of Parturition

Current Therapy in Equine Medicine: Fifth Edition

Volumn , Issue , 2003, Pages 315-317

  Macpherson, Margo L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

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EID: 40449128440     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-7216-9540-2.50101-8     Document Type: Chapter

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