Magnetic and Electromagnetic Therapy in Horses

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 21, Issue 6, 1999, Pages 553-560

  Ramey, David W ^a  

^a Ramey Equine   (United States)

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