Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 281-288 , May 2008

Individual and Diurnal Variations in Rectal Temperature, Respiration, and Heart Rate of Pack Donkeys during the Early Rainy Season

  • Joseph O. Ayo, DVM, MSc, PhD
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  • Tavershima Dzenda, DVM, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Tavershima Dzenda, DVM, MSc, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, PMB 1045, Zaria, Nigeria.
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  • Friday O. Zakari, DVM

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PII: S0737-0806(08)00095-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.03.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 281-288 , May 2008

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