Study Finds Potential Ascending Placentitis Biomarker
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
July 9, 2021
Researcher: The findings might indicate SAA1 as a novel and specific biomarker for placentitis in broodmares.
Researcher: The findings might indicate SAA1 as a novel and specific biomarker for placentitis in broodmares.
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