An evidence-based analysis of anabolic steroids as therapeutic agents in horses

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 20, Issue 10, 2008, Pages 542-544

  Fajt, V R ^a   McCook, C ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Anabolic steroids; Boldenone; Evidence based medicine; Horse; Stanozolol

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE;

EID: 54049113822     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2746/095777308X363084     Document Type: Article

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