Effect of prior follicular wave synchronization and eCG on ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production in Braford cows
Felipe Gustavo Garcia; Bento Martins de Menezes Bisneto; Caroline Fernandes Possebon; Rosana Klaus; Marcelo Silveira Albornoz; Janislene Mach Trentin; Daniele Missio; Daniela dos Santos Brum; Fabio Gallas Leivas
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Submitted date:
02/27/2025
Accepted date:
09/24/2025
