Changes in Number of Granulosa Cells, Follicular Fluid Levels and Diameter of Oocytes during Folliculogenesis in Pre-pubertal Gilts at Marketing Weight |
Chiou, C.M.
(Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University)
Yang, T.S. (Division of Applied Biology, Animal Technology Institute) Yeh, S.P. (Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University) Tsai, M.Z. (Department of Animal Science, National Chia Yi University) Cheng, S.P. (Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University) Huang, M.C. (Department of Animal Science, National Chung Hsing University) |
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