Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 7 , Pages 408-418 , July 2008

Generation of Airborne Particles from Different Bedding Materials Used for Horse Keeping

  • K. Fleming, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Kathrin Fleming, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Research Centre for Animal Production and Technology, Universitaetsstr. 7, D-49377 Vechta, Germany.
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  • E.F. Hessel, PD Dr
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  • H.F.A. Van den Weghe, Prof Dr Ir

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00187-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.05.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 7 , Pages 408-418 , July 2008

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