Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 9 , Pages 413-419 , September 2006

Equine intervertebral disk disease: A case report

  • Molly C. Speltz, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Molly C. Speltz, Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, 1333 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108
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  • Erik J. Olson, DVM, MS

      Affiliations

    • Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
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  • Luanne M. Hunt, BVMS, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
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  • Roy R. Pool, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathobiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
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  • Julia H. Wilson, DVM, DACVIM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN
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  • Cathy S. Carlson, DVM, PhD, DACVP

      Affiliations

    • Department of Veterinary Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00390-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.07.007

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 9 , Pages 413-419 , September 2006

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