Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 10 , Pages 598-602 , October 2008

Sternothyroideus Tenectomy Combination Surgery: Treatment Outcome in 95 Thoroughbred Racehorses (1996–2006)

  • Susanne Dykgraaf, BVSc, MVSc, Diplomate ACVS

      Affiliations

    • Matamata Veterinary Services, Matamata, New Zealand
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Susanne Dykgraaf, Matamata Veterinary Services, 362 Hinuera Road West, Matamata 3472, New Zealand.
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  • C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSc, PhD, Diplomate ACVS

      Affiliations

    • Equine Medical Center, Walker St, Cypress, CA
    • Gail Holmes Equine Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
    • ,
  • Vincent A. Baker, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Equine Medical Center, Walker St, Cypress, CA
    • ,
  • Wade J. Byrd, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Equine Medical Center, Walker St, Cypress, CA
    • ,
  • Rod C. Daniel, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Equine Medical Center, Walker St, Cypress, CA

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 Presented at the American Association of Equine Practitioners 51st Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, December 6, 2005.

 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00276-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.08.003

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 10 , Pages 598-602 , October 2008

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