Breeding of mares: Management and accurate records may increase percentage of live foals
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Perry T. CuppsAuthor Affiliations
Perry T. Cupps is Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry and Assistant Animal Husbandman in the Experiment Station, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 3(5):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n05p14. May 1949.
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Abstract
Breeders of horses often are disappointed at the small percentage of live foals they obtain from breeding mares.
Cupps P. 1949. Breeding of mares: Management and accurate records may increase percentage of live foals. Hilgardia 3(5):14-14. DOI:10.3733/ca.v003n05p14
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