Preventing dog bite injuries: The need for a collaborative approach

Veterinary Record

Volumn 169, Issue 13, 2011, Pages 341-342

  De Keuster, Tiny ^a   Overall, Karen L ^b  

^a NONE   (Belgium)

^b NONE   (United States)

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CANIS FAMILIARIS;

EID: 80053270814     PISSN: 00424900     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1136/vr.d5809     Document Type: Note

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