Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 686-690 , November 2008

Clinical Considerations Regarding Assisted Reproductive Procedures in Horses

  • E.M. Carnevale, DVM, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Elaine M. Carnevale, Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Colorado State University, 3194 Rampart Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521.

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00335-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 686-690 , November 2008

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