Acta Vet. Brno 2018, 87: 357-362

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201887040357

Determination of gestational age by measuring defined embryonic and foetal indices with ultrasonography in Abaza and Gurcu goats

Mushap Kuru1, Hasan Oral1, Recai Kulaksiz2

1Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kars, Turkey
2Balikesir University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Reproduction and Artificial Insemination, Balikesir, Turkey

Received November 30, 2017
Accepted December 7, 2018

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