Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Husbandry

Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery

Volumn , Issue , 2012, Pages 1-12

  Powers, Lauren V ^a   Brown, Susan A ^b  

^a Carolina Veterinary Specialists   (United States)

^b Rosehaven Exotic Animal Veterinary Service   (United States)

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EID: 84871695226     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-1-4160-6621-7.00001-4     Document Type: Chapter

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