Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 11 , Pages 535-541 , November 2006

Alternative antimicrobial agents in the treatment of proliferative enteropathy in horses

  • Rachel P. Atherton, BVSc, MRCVS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Rachel P. Atherton, BVSc, Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, 17690 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176
    • ,
  • Harold C. McKenzie III, DVM, MS, DACVIM

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(06)00493-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2006.09.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 26, Issue 11 , Pages 535-541 , November 2006

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