A nonsurgical method allowing continuous core temperature monitoring in mares for extended periods, including during endurance exercise

Equine Veterinary Journal

Volumn 38, Issue SUPPL.36, 2006, Pages 65-69

  Smith, J E ^a   Barnes, A L ^b   Maloney, S K ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA   (Australia)

^b MURDOCH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Endurance; Exercise; Horse; Temperature

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; EQUIDAE;

EID: 84878469705     PISSN: 04251644     EISSN: 20423306     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2006.tb05515.x     Document Type: Article

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