AAEP Veterinarians Discuss Estrus Suppression in Mares
Ahmed Tibary, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT
December 16, 2013
Many owners seek to eliminate estrus behavior when there is a negative effect on the mare’s performance.
Many owners seek to eliminate estrus behavior when there is a negative effect on the mare’s performance.
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