Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 8 , Pages 645-652 , August 2009

The Clinical Application of Equine Acupuncture

  • Justin Shmalberg, DVM, CVA
    • ,
  • Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Huisheng Xie, Acupuncture Service, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.010

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 8 , Pages 645-652 , August 2009

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