Theriogenology
Volume 73, Issue 8 , Pages 1104-1115 , May 2010

Semen cryopreservation in the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)

  • M.A. Stoops

      Affiliations

    • Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 513 569 8224; fax: +1 513 569 8213.
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  • M.W. Atkinson

      Affiliations

    • The Wilds, Cumberland, OH 43732, USA
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  • E.S. Blumer

      Affiliations

    • The Wilds, Cumberland, OH 43732, USA
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  • M.K. Campbell

      Affiliations

    • Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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  • T.L. Roth

      Affiliations

    • Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA

Received 3 September 2009 ,Revised 5 January 2010 ,Accepted 5 January 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.01.011

Theriogenology
Volume 73, Issue 8 , Pages 1104-1115 , May 2010

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