Gastrointestinal parasites: The practice guide to accurate diagnosis and treatment

Compendium on Continuing Education for the Practicing Veterinarian

Volumn 28, Issue 7 SUPPL. A, 2006, Pages 3-13

  Dryden, Michael W ^a   Payne, Patricia A ^a   Ridley, Robert K ^a   Smith, Victorene E ^a  

^a KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33747498149     PISSN: 01931903     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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