Acta Vet. Brno 2012, 81: 201-206

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201281020201

Closed system for bovine oocyte vitrification

Helena Ševelová, Miloslava Lopatářová

Department of Reproduction, Ruminant and Swine Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Czech Republic

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