Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 159-162 , March 2010

Nitrate Poisoning in Horses Associated With Ingestion of Forage and Alfalfa

  • Hasan H. Oruc, PhD, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle Kampusu, Bursa, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Dr. Hasan H. Oruc, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, 16059 Gorukle Kampusu, 16059 Bursa, Turkey.
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  • Ahmet Akkoc, PhD, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle Kampusu, Bursa, Turkey
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  • Ilknur Uzunoglu, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle Kampusu, Bursa, Turkey
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  • Engin Kennerman, PhD, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Uludag University, Gorukle Kampusu, Bursa, Turkey

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PII: S0737-0806(10)00057-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2010.01.055

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 3 , Pages 159-162 , March 2010

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