Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 2 , Pages 62-66 , February 2007

Use of a Compounded Long-Acting Progesterone Formulation for Equine Pregnancy Maintenance

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 DKV is a consultant to BETPHARM.

PII: S0737-0806(06)00695-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.12.001

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 2 , Pages 62-66 , February 2007

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