Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 151-157 , December 2009

The practical side of immunocontraception: zona proteins and wildlife

  • J.F. Kirkpatrick

      Affiliations

    • The Science and Conservation Center, ZooMontana, Billings, MT 59106, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 406 652 9718; fax: +1 406 652 9733.
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  • A. Rowan

      Affiliations

    • The Humane Society of the United States, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
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  • N. Lamberski

      Affiliations

    • San Diego Wild Animal Park, Escondido, CA, USA
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  • R. Wallace

      Affiliations

    • Milwaukee County Zoo, Milwaukee, WI, USA
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  • K. Frank

      Affiliations

    • The Science and Conservation Center, ZooMontana, Billings, MT 59106, USA
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  • R. Lyda

      Affiliations

    • The Science and Conservation Center, ZooMontana, Billings, MT 59106, USA

Received 31 December 2008 ,Revised 16 June 2009 ,Accepted 16 June 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jri.2009.06.257

Journal of Reproductive Immunology
Volume 83, Issue 1 , Pages 151-157 , December 2009

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