Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 115-117 , February 2009

The Long-Term Results of Glue-on Shoes on Dorsal Hoof Wall Distortion

  • P.T. Reilly

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Studies—New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Patrick T. Reilly, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
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  • D.A. Reilly, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Studies—New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA
    • Niagara University, NY
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  • J. Orsini, DVM, ACVS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Studies—New Bolton Center, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA

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 Refereed

PII: S0737-0806(08)00436-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2008.12.010

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 2 , Pages 115-117 , February 2009