Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 205-207 , April 2010

Carotenodermia in a Horse

  • Beech Jill, VMD, Dipl ACVIM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Beech Jill, VMD, Dipl ACVIM, Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19362.
    • ,
  • Carolyn Littel, VMD

      Affiliations

    • Fawn Grove Equine, Fawn Grove, PA

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PII: S0737-0806(10)00094-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2010.02.002

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 4 , Pages 205-207 , April 2010

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