Biochemical aspects of early pregnancy in the sow

Typescript (photocopy).Thesis submitted under title: Biochemical aspects of early pregnancy in the pig; but doctorate conferred to title: Biochemical aspects of early pregnancy in the sowIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 178-205) and list of personal publications related to pig physiology (leaves vi-vii)xi, 205 leaves : ill ; 30 cm.Examines aspects of early pregnancy in pigs, aimed to identify determinants of the high level of embryonic mortality which occurs prior to implantationThesis (Ph.D.) -- University of Adelaide, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,198