Laryngeal paralysis secondary to lead toxicosis

Equine Veterinary Education

Volumn 22, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 182-186

  Allen, K J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Horse; Larynx; Lead; Paralysis; Toxicosis

Indexed keywords

EID: 78649461549     PISSN: 09577734     EISSN: 20423292     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2010.00057.x     Document Type: Article

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