Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 5-9 , January 2007

Dynamics in sexually active groups of Zebu cattle (Bos indicus) comparing two procedures for estrus induction

  • Nuria Acevedo, PhD

      Affiliations

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

      Affiliations

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

      Affiliations

    • Center of Teaching, Research and Extension in Tropical Livestock, Veracruz, Mexico
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  • Agustín 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: Agustín Orihuela, PhD, Faculty of Agriculture and Livestock Sciences, Autonomous University of the State of Morelos, Av. Universidad 1001, Col Chamilpa, Cuernavaca, Morelos, 62210, Mexico. Tel./fax: +052 777 529 7046.

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PII: S1558-7878(06)00153-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2006.12.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 1 , Pages 5-9 , January 2007

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