Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 317-321 , July 2006

Effect of dose of furosemide on plasma tCO2 changes in standardbred horses

  • K. Kline, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: K. Kline, PhD, Department of Animal Sciences, 388 Animal Sciences Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 61801
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  • D. Fitzpatrick, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Illinois Racing Board, Chicago, IL
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  • L. Taddei, BS

      Affiliations

    • Animal Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL
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  • A. Sukta, BS

      Affiliations

    • Animal Forensic Toxicology Laboratory, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00301-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.05.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 317-321 , July 2006

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