Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 89, Issue 11 , Pages 4176-4187 , November 2006

Milking Frequency, Estradiol Cypionate, and Somatotropin Influence Lactation and Reproduction in Dairy Cows1

Received 27 March 2006 ,Accepted 30 May 2006.

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PII: S0022-0302(06)72463-8

doi: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72463-8

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 89, Issue 11 , Pages 4176-4187 , November 2006

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