Double Trouble: Multiple Ovulations in Mares
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 4, 2015
Researchers recently evaluated multiple ovulations and how vets can detect them and, thus, prevent twin pregnancies.
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Researchers recently evaluated multiple ovulations and how vets can detect them and, thus, prevent twin pregnancies.
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