Achilles Tendon Rupture in Dogs

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 25, Issue 8, 2003, Pages 613-620

  King, Michael ^a,c   Jerram, Richard ^b  

^a VIRGINIA MARYLAND REGIONAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE   (United States)

^b Veterinary Specialist Group   (New Zealand)

^c Franklin Vet Serv Referral Centre   (New Zealand)

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EID: 0042238247     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Review

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