Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 698-707 , February 2012

Hormones, metabolites, and reproduction in Holsteins, Jerseys, and their crosses

Received 29 June 2011 ,Accepted 16 October 2011.

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PII: S0022-0302(12)00022-7

doi: 10.3168/jds.2011-4666

Journal of Dairy Science
Volume 95, Issue 2 , Pages 698-707 , February 2012

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