Equine Neonatal Sepsis: The Pathophysiology of Severe Inflammation and Infection

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 23, Issue 7, 2001, Pages 661-672

  McKenzie III, H C ^a   Furr, M O ^a  

^a MARION DUPONT SCOTT EQUINE MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

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