Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 363-366 , June 2008

Effect of Ingestion of Endophyte-Infested Fescue on Post-exercise Recovery of Horses

  • Gary W. Webb, PhD, PAS

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gary W. Webb, PhD, PAS, Department of Agriculture, 901 South National, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO 65897.
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  • Susan P. Webb, MS
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  • Rachel A. Humes, MS

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00166-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.04.013

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 6 , Pages 363-366 , June 2008