Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 91-96 , February 2008

Strategies for Using eFSH for Superovulating Mares

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00016-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.01.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 91-96 , February 2008