Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 75-79 , September 2006

A Note on Estrous Response in Cows Induced With or Without the Application of Estrogens, and Their Effect in Nontreated Herdmates

  • Paolo H. Fetter

      Affiliations

    • Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico D.F., Mexico
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  • Carlos S. Galina, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico D.F., Mexico
    • ,
  • Angel R. Pulido, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Center of Teaching, Research, and Extension in Tropical Livestock, Martinez de la Torre, Veracruz, Mexico
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  • Agustin Orihuela, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Agriculture and Livestock Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Agustin Orihuela, Faculty of Agriculture and Livestock Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col. Chamilpa Cuernavaca, Mor., 62210, México.
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  • Martin Maquivar

      Affiliations

    • Department of Reproduction, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico D.F., Mexico

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PII: S1558-7878(06)00071-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2006.08.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 1, Issue 2 , Pages 75-79 , September 2006

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