Characterization of ovarian follicular dynamics in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Theriogenology

Volumn 78, Issue 5, 2012, Pages 965-973

  Manjunatha, B M ^a   Pratap, N ^a   Al Bulushi, Samir ^a   Hago, B E ^a  

^a Directorate General of Veterinary Services Royal Court Affairs   (Oman)

Author keywords

Codominance; Dominant follicle; Dromedary camel; Estradiol 17 ; Follicular dynamics; Progesterone

Indexed keywords

ESTRADIOL; PROGESTERONE;

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BLOOD; CAMEL; ESTRUS CYCLE; FEMALE; METABOLISM; OVARY FOLLICLE; PHYSIOLOGY;

ANIMALS; CAMELS; ESTRADIOL; ESTROUS CYCLE; FEMALE; OVARIAN FOLLICLE; PROGESTERONE;

ANIMALIA; CAMELIDAE; CAMELUS DROMEDARIUS;

EID: 84865416459     PISSN: 0093691X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2012.05.011     Document Type: Article

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