Theriogenology
Volume 74, Issue 3 , Pages 327-344 , August 2010

When is a cow in estrus? Clinical and practical aspects

  • J. Roelofs

      Affiliations

    • Adaptation Physiology Group, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
    • Animal Husbandry and Animal Health, HAS Den Bosch, The Netherlands
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel.: +31 73 6923893; fax: +31 73 6923699
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  • F. López-Gatius

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Production, University of Lleida, Spain
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  • R.H.F. Hunter

      Affiliations

    • Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Hannover Veterinary University, Germany
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  • F.J.C.M. van Eerdenburg

      Affiliations

    • Department of Farm Animal Health, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
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  • Ch. Hanzen

      Affiliations

    • Department of Ruminants Theriogenology, University of Liège, Belgium

Received 1 October 2009 ,Revised 12 February 2010 ,Accepted 12 February 2010.

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