Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 256-259 , October 2007

Diagnostic Endocrinology: Blood Steroid Concentrations in Neutered Male and Female Rabbits

  • Kellie A. Fecteau, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Kellie Fecteau, PhD, Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, 2407 River Drive, Room A205, Knoxville, TN 37996.
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  • Barbara J. Deeb, DVM, MS

      Affiliations

    • Deceased.
    • Allpet Veterinary Clinic, Shoreline, WA USA.
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  • Jana M. Rickel, BS

      Affiliations

    • Allpet Veterinary Clinic, Shoreline, WA USA.
    • ,
  • William J. Kelch, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN USA
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  • Jack W. Oliver, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Comparative Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN USA

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00145-0

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.09.003

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 16, Issue 4 , Pages 256-259 , October 2007

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