Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 176-180 , April 2007

Effect of eFSH on Ovarian Cyclicity and Embryo Production of Mares in Spring Transitional Phase

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 Refereed

 Supported in part by Bioniche Animal Health Inc., Canada and Laboratory CALIER do Brasil Ltda, São Paulo.

PII: S0737-0806(07)00086-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.02.009

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 4 , Pages 176-180 , April 2007