Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 703-708 , November 2008

Treating the Mare with Placentitis: A Clinical Approach

  • Margo L. Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl ACT

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Margo L. Macpherson, DVM, MS, Dipl ACT, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610.
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  • C. Scott Bailey, DVM, Dipl ACT

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00338-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 28, Issue 11 , Pages 703-708 , November 2008

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