Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 20-27 , January 2007

Spatial Relationships between Serrated Granulosa and Vascularity of the Preovulatory Follicle and Developing Corpus Luteum

  • O.J. Ginther, VMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From Eutheria Foundation, Cross Plains, Wisconsin
    • Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: O.J. Ginther, Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, 1656 Linden Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706.
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  • E.L. Gastal, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Animal Health and Biomedical Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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  • M.O. Gastal, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From Eutheria Foundation, Cross Plains, Wisconsin

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  3. Gastal EL, Gastal MO, Ginther OJ. Relationships of changes in B-mode echotexture and colour-Doppler signals in the wall of the preovulatory follicle to changes in systemic oestradiol concentrations and the effects of human chorionic gonadotrophin in mares. Reproduction. 2006;131:699–709
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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00635-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.11.012

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 1 , Pages 20-27 , January 2007

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