Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 782-785 , November 2009

Effects of Density and Rest Stops on Movement Rates of Unrestrained Horses during Transport

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PII: S0737-0806(09)00640-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2009.10.005

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 29, Issue 11 , Pages 782-785 , November 2009