Field technique for the resection of the distal interphalangeal joint and proximal resection of the deep digital flexor tendon in cows

Veterinary Record

Volumn 160, Issue 13, 2007, Pages 435-439

  Bicalho, R C ^a   Cheong, S H ^a   Guard, C L ^a  

^a Cornell University ^*  (United States)

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ANIMALIA; BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS);

EID: 34147217444     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.160.13.435     Document Type: Article

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