Acta Vet. Brno 2013, 82: 91-96

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201382010091

Changes in serum dehydroepiandrosterone, androstenedione, testosterone, and 17β-oestradiol levels associated with disease and surgery in the horse

Ignacio Ayala, Nieves Martos

University of Murcia, Veterinary Faculty, Department of Animal Medicine & Surgery, Murcia, Spain

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