Overview of the use of antimicrobials for the treatment of bacterial infections in horses

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 20, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 433-448

  Haggett, E F ^a   Wilson, W D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Antibiotic; Bacterial infection; Drug classes; Horse

Indexed keywords

BACTERIA (MICROORGANISMS); EQUIDAE;

EID: 49649112692     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2746/095777308X338893     Document Type: Review

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