Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 9 , Pages 3323-3336 , September 2008

Effects of Method of Presynchronization and Source of Selenium on Uterine Health and Reproduction in Dairy Cows

  • H.M. Rutigliano

      Affiliations

    • School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616
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  • F.S. Lima

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • R.L.A. Cerri

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • L.F. Greco

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • J.M. Vilela

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • V. Magalhães

      Affiliations

    • School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616
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  • F.T. Silvestre

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • W.W. Thatcher

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
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  • J.E.P. Santos

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville 32611
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.

Received 7 January 2008 ,Accepted 19 May 2008.

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PII: S0022-0302(08)71047-6

doi: 10.3168/jds.2008-1005

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 91, Issue 9 , Pages 3323-3336 , September 2008

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