Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 12 , Pages 542-545 , December 2007

The Effect of Extended Preoperative Fasting in Mares Undergoing Surgery of the Perineal Region

  • R. Hospes, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Clinic for Obstetrics, Gynecology and Andrology of Large and Small Animals, Justus-Liebig-University, Giessen, Germany
    • ,
  • U. Bleul, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Clinic for Reproductive Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Ulrich Bleul, DVM, Clinic for Reproductive Medicine, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstr. 260, CH-8057 Zurich, Switzerland.

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(07)00351-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.10.013

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 12 , Pages 542-545 , December 2007

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