Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 1 , Pages 10-16 , January 2009

A Neurologic Perspective of Equine Stereotypy

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doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.11.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
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