Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 262-270 , June 2006

Exogenous eFSH, follicle coasting, and hCG as a novel superovulation regimen in mares

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PII: S0737-0806(06)00230-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.04.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 6 , Pages 262-270 , June 2006

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