Septic arthritis in the foal: Practical considerations on diagnosis and treatment

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 9, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 25-29

  Stoneham, Sarah J ^a  

^a BEAUFORT COTTAGE STABLES   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0031504049     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.1997.tb01271.x     Document Type: Article

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