Angular limb deformities in foals: Treatment and prognosis

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 134-145

  Jansson, Nicolai ^a   Ducharme, Norm G ^b  

^a Skara Equine Hospital   (Sweden)

^b Cornell University ^*  (United States)

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EID: 14944386371     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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