Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 207-211 , May 2006

Prevalence of non-glandular gastric ulcers in horses involved in a university riding program

  • Kelly A. Chameroy, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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  • Jenifer A. Nadeau, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jenifer A. Nadeau, University of Connecticut, 3636 Horsebarn Rd. Ext. U-4040, Storrs, CT 06269-4040
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  • Sandra L. Bushmich, MS, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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  • James E. Dinger, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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  • Thomas A. Hoagland, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Science, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
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  • Arnold M. Saxton, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee

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PII: S0737-0806(06)00163-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.03.001

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 5 , Pages 207-211 , May 2006

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