Theriogenology
Volume 74, Issue 3 , Pages 436-442 , August 2010

Ultrasonographic-guided retrieval of cumulus oocyte complexes after super-stimulation in dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius)

  • N.A. Wani

      Affiliations

    • Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Camel Reproduction Center, Post Box 79914, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +971-4-2239806; fax: +971-4-2238486
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  • J.A. Skidmore

      Affiliations

    • Reproductive Biology Laboratory, Camel Reproduction Center, Post Box 79914, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Received 3 May 2009 ,Revised 1 February 2010 ,Accepted 28 February 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2010.02.026

Theriogenology
Volume 74, Issue 3 , Pages 436-442 , August 2010

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