Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 213-218 , April 2009

Effect of Follicle Size and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone on Ovulation Induction and Embryo Recovery in the Mare

  • T.J. Cox, MS
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  • E.L. Squires, PhD, honDACT
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  • E.M. Carnevale, DVM, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

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

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00033-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.02.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 4 , Pages 213-218 , April 2009

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