Theriogenology
Volume 61, Issue 6 , Pages 1137-1146 , 15 April 2004

The effect of exogenous estradiol benzoate and altrenogest on uterine and ovarian blood flow during the estrous cycle in mares

Received 12 March 2002 ,Accepted 1 July 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2003.07.006

Theriogenology
Volume 61, Issue 6 , Pages 1137-1146 , 15 April 2004

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