How to Manage Persistent Post-Mating-Induced Endometritis
Maureen Gallatin
April 19, 2017
Persistent uterine lining inflammation in horses can lead to lower pregnancy rates and increased early embryonic losses.
Persistent uterine lining inflammation in horses can lead to lower pregnancy rates and increased early embryonic losses.
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