Correlation between routine radiographic findings and early racing career in French Trotters

Equine Veterinary Journal

Volumn 38, Issue SUPPL.36, 2006, Pages 473-478

  Robert, C ^a   Valette, J P ^a   Denoix, J M ^a  

^a ECOLE NATIONALE VÉTÉRINAIRE D ALFORT   (France)

Author keywords

French Trotter; Horse; Osteochondrosis; Qualification; Racing aptitude; Radiograph

Indexed keywords

EQUIDAE;

EID: 84878465275     PISSN: 04251644     EISSN: 20423306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05590.x     Document Type: Article

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