Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 507-512 , June 2009

Variation of Insulin Sensitivity Estimates in Horses

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00475-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.04.194

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 507-512 , June 2009

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