Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 581-583 , July 2009

Increased Frequency of Double Ovulations after Induction of Luteolysis with Exogenous Prostaglandin F2α

  • O.J. Ginther, VMD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: O. J. Ginther, VMD, PhD, Eutheria Foundation, Cross Plains, WI 53528.
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  • Md. Al-Mamun, DVM

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00498-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.05.014

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 581-583 , July 2009

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