Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 317-319 , May 2008

Preventing Endocrine-Related Laminitis

  • Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Thomas J. Divers, DVM, DACVIM, ACVECC, Professor of Medicine, Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Ithaca, NY 14853.

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00117-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.04.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 5 , Pages 317-319 , May 2008

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