Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 75-81 , February 2009

Sedation and Pain Management with Intravenous Romifidine−Butorphanol in Standing Horses

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PII: S0737-0806(08)00430-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.12.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 75-81 , February 2009

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