Investigation of the relationship of body temperature, serum estradiol, and serum progesterone to the onset of parturition in the mare

In cattle and sheep, a significant decrease in temperature has been noted prior to parturition. In the mare, similar temperature decreases have been documented, although results have been inconsistent when temperatures were taken rectally. One study reported a significant temperature decrease when u...

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Main Author: Morgan, Sommer Christine
Other Authors: Vogelsang, Martha M.
Format: Others
Language:en_US
Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1231
http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/ETD-TAMU-1231