Inducing Ovulation with hCG Improves Fertility Outcomes of Co-Dominant Follicle Drainage to Avoid Twin Pregnancy in Dairy Cows
Twin pregnancies are undesirable in dairy cattle as they dramatically compromise cow lifespan and, consequently, herd economy. Clinical problems in cows arise from the time of pregnancy diagnosis to pregnancy loss, abortion, or parturition. The drainage of co-dominant follicles in cows with two or m...
Main Authors: | Irina Garcia-Ispierto, Mònica Pando, Mònica Llobera-Balcells |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/1/169 |
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