Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 9 , Pages 665-674 , September 2009

Generation of Airborne Particles from Horse Feeds Depending on Type and Processing

  • Engel F. Hessel, PD Dr

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: PD Dr Engel F. Hessel, Department of Animal Science, Division: Process Engineering, Georg-August-University of Goettingen, Universitaetsstr. 7, D-49377 Vechta, Germany.
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  • Felix Garlipp, MSc
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  • Herman F.A. Van den Weghe, Prof Dr Ir

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00571-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.013

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 9 , Pages 665-674 , September 2009

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