Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 595-600 , July 2009

A Novel Approach to the Treatment and Prevention of Laminitis: Botulinum Toxin Type A for the Treatment of Laminitis

  • Daniel W. Carter, DVM

      Affiliations

    • West Florida Veterinary Associates, Gulf Breeze, FL
    • ,
  • J. Ben Renfroe, MD

      Affiliations

    • Child Neurology Center of Northwest Florida, Florida State University College of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Pediatrics, Gulf Breeze, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: J. Ben Renfroe, MD, Child Neurology Center of Northwest Florida, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Pediatrics, FSU College of Medicine, 400 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Suite 300, Gulf Breeze FL 32561.

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00492-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.05.008

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 595-600 , July 2009

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