Evaluation of shock attenuation in the forelimb of horses wearing boots and wraps

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

Volumn 20, Issue 8, 2000, Pages 503-510

  Luhmann, L M ^a   Wickler, S J ^a   Hoyt, D F ^a   Kobluk, C N ^a   Cogger, E A ^a  

^a CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0034412783     PISSN: 07370806     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0737-0806(00)70231-0     Document Type: Article

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