Benefits of synchronizing ovulation with porcine luteinizing hormone in a fixed-time insemination protocol in weaned multiparous sows

Journal of Swine Health and Production

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 125-131

  Zak, L J ^a   Patterson, J ^b   Hancock, J ^c   Hockley, D ^a   Rogan, D ^a   Foxcrofr, G R ^b  

^a Bioniche Animal Health   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA   (Canada)

^c Picton Animal Hospital   (Canada)

Author keywords

Controlled ovulation; Fertility; Porcine luteinizing hormone; Swine; Weaned sow

Indexed keywords

SUIDAE; SUS;

EID: 77952901597     PISSN: 1537209X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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