Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 10 , Pages 719-726 , October 2009

Survey of Feeding Practices, Supplement Use, and Knowledge of Equine Nutrition among a Subpopulation of Horse Owners in New England

  • Crystal J. Hoffman, BS
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  • Lais R. Costa, MV, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), DABVP (Equine)
  • ,
  • Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Lisa M. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACVN, Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, 200 Westboro Road, North Grafton, MA 01536.

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00605-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.08.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 10 , Pages 719-726 , October 2009