Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 205-211 , May 2007

Glycemic Index of Ten Common Horse Feeds

  • Anne V. Rodiek, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the Department of Animal Science and Agricultural Education, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Anne Rodiek, Department of Animal Science and Agricultural Education, 2415 E. San Ramon MS–AS 75, California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA 93740.
    • ,
  • Carolyn L. Stull, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, Davis, CA

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00146-3

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.04.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 5 , Pages 205-211 , May 2007

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