Analysis of samples of cerebrospinal fluid, thoracic ultrasonography and arthrocentesis/radiography of joints as ancillary aids to clinical diagnosis and treatment in small ruminant practice

Small Ruminant Research

Volumn 110, Issue 2-3, 2013, Pages 82-87

  Scott, P R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Arthritis; Cerebrospinal fluid; Radiography; Respiratory disease; Sheep; Ultrasonography

Indexed keywords

BOVIDAE; OVIS ARIES;

EID: 84874522479     PISSN: 09214488     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2012.11.009     Document Type: Article

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