Hormonal Manipulation of the Mare: A Review

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 28, Issue 11, 2008, Pages 627-634

  Squires, Edward L ^a  

^a Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery   (United States)

Author keywords

Cycling; Hormones; Mares; Transitional

Indexed keywords

EID: 56049095022     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.010     Document Type: Article

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