Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 547-550 , June 2009

Clinical Experience Using MicroLactin for the Treatment of Equine Inflammatory Disease

  • Thomas R. Bello, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Thomas R. Bello, DVM, PhD, Sandhill Equine Center, PO Box 1313, Southern Pines, NC 28388.
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  • Tammy M. Allen, RVT

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 This short communication dealing with a feed additive as a treatment for equine inflammatory disease is evidence and experience based. Neither editor endorses this product, but we have included this article as an encouragement for further evidence-based research on a treatment to improve equine health.

PII: S0737-0806(09)00489-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.05.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 6 , Pages 547-550 , June 2009

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