Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 640-644 , November 2008

Rectally Guided or Hysteroscopic Insemination: Is there a difference?

  • Juan C. Samper, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services, Langley, BC, Canada
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Juan Samper, DVM, PhD, JCS Veterinary Reproductive Services, 2943 216 Street, Langley, BC V2Z2E6 Canada.
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  • Isabel Gomez, DVM

      Affiliations

    • PS Pferdehaltung GmBH, Neustad Glewe, Germany
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  • Roberto Sanchez, DVM

      Affiliations

    • PS Pferdehaltung GmBH, Neustad Glewe, Germany

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00344-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.014

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 640-644 , November 2008

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