Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 85-90 , February 2008

Estimation of Saliva Production in Crib-Biting and Normal Horses

  • Beth A. Moeller, MS

      Affiliations

    • Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station; and the Department of Zoology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK
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  • Cynthia A. McCall, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, Upchurch Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Cynthia A. McCall, PhD, Department of Animal Sciences, Upchurch Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849.
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  • Sara J. Silverman, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal Sciences, Upchurch Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL
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  • Wendell H. McElhenney, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Ceres Farm, Notasulga, AL

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00017-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.01.006

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 2 , Pages 85-90 , February 2008

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