Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 322-325 , July 2006

The incidence and significance of excess acupuncture channel imbalance in the equine sport horse purchase examination, 1999–2004

  • William H. McCormick, VMD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: William H. McCormick, Middleburg Equine Clinic Inc., P.O. Box 1100, Middleburg, VA 20118

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00302-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.05.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 7 , Pages 322-325 , July 2006