Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 5 , Pages 259-265 , May 2010

Escherichia coli Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Immunomodulation Along With Oxytocin Administration After Mating as a Treatment Protocol for Persistent Endometritis in Mares

  • Sumeet Sharma, MVSc

      Affiliations

    • Civil Veterinary Hospital, Mahatam Nagar, Fazilka, Punjab, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Sumeet Sharma, Street No. 3, Shakti Nagar, Fazilka, Punjab 152123, India.
    • ,
  • G.S. Dhaliwal, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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PII: S0737-0806(10)00171-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2010.03.009

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 5 , Pages 259-265 , May 2010

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