The effect of weaning age on foal growth and radiographic bone density

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 18, Issue 5, 1998, Pages 335-340

  Warren, L K ^a   Lawrence, L M ^a   Parker, A L ^a   Barnes, T ^a   Griffin, A S ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY   (United States)

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EID: 0032337309     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(98)80548-0     Document Type: Article

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