Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Pages 362-368 , August 2007

Relative Flow-Time Relationships in Single Breaths Recorded After Treadmill Exercise in Thoroughbred Horses

  • K. Kusano, DVM

      Affiliations

    • From the Equine Department JRA, Tokyo, Japan
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  • R.A. Curtis, BSc SMIEEE

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: R.A. Curtis, 4 Parkes St, Wentworth Falls, New South Wales, Australia.
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  • C.A. Goldman, BScAgr

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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  • D.L. Evans, BVSc, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Veterinary Science, The University of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00242-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.06.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 8 , Pages 362-368 , August 2007

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