Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 5 , Pages 268-273 , May 2009

Changes in Equine Reproduction: Have They Been Good or Bad for the Horse Industry?

  • E.L. Squires, MS, PhD, ACT (Hon)

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: E. L. Squires, MS, PhD, ACT (Hon), University of Kentucky, Gluck Equine Research Foundation, 108 Gluck Equine Research Center, Lexington, KY 40546-0099.

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00449-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.184

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 5 , Pages 268-273 , May 2009

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