The influence of oestrous substances on cyclicity and oestrous behaviour in dairy heifers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Declining fertility is a major concern for dairy farmers today. One explanation is shorter and weaker expression of oestrus in dairy cows making it difficult to determine optimal time for artificial insemination (AI). Chemical commun...

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Main Authors: Nordéus Kristina, Båge Renée, Gustafsson Hans, Humblot Patrice, Söderquist Lennart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/54/1/26