Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 83-86 , February 2010

Overview of What We Know About the Pathophysiology of Laminitis

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doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2010.01.047

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 2 , Pages 83-86 , February 2010

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