Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 10 , Pages 435-438 , October 2007

Clients' Perspectives on the Effects of Laparoscopic Ovariectomy on Equine Behavior and Medical Problems

  • J. Lacy Kamm, DVM
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  • Dean A. Hendrickson, DVM, MS, DACVS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dean Hendrickson, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Veterinary Medical Center, 300 W. Drake Rd, Ft Collins, CO 80525.

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00298-5

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.08.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 10 , Pages 435-438 , October 2007