Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 9 , Pages 401-405 , September 2006

Blood lipid, glucose, and insulin concentrations in Morgan horses and Thoroughbreds

  • Jenifer A. Nadeau

      Affiliations

    • University of Connecticut, Department of Animal Science, Storrs, CT
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Jenifer A. Nadeau, University of Connecticut, Department of Animal Science, Unit 4040, 3636 Horsebarn Hill Rd. Ext., Storrs, CT 06269-4040
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  • Nicholas Frank

      Affiliations

    • University of Tennessee, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Knoxville, TN
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  • Satyender R. Valipe

      Affiliations

    • University of Connecticut, Department of Animal Science, Storrs, CT
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  • Sarah B. Elliot

      Affiliations

    • University of Tennessee, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Knoxville, TN

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00392-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.07.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 9 , Pages 401-405 , September 2006

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