Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Pages 317-319 , July 2007

Cortical Osteitis of The Humeral Diaphysis Caused by Rhodococcus Equi

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PII: S0737-0806(07)00192-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.05.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 7 , Pages 317-319 , July 2007

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