Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 7 , Pages 349-355 , July 2010

Hoof Conformation and Palmar Process Fractures of the Distal Phalanx in Warmblood Foals

  • Adrienne S. Bhatnagar, BS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Adrienne S. Bhatnagar, BS, 214 Litton Reaves Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
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  • R. Scott Pleasant, DVM, MS, DACVS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • John J. Dascanio, VMD, DABVP, DACT

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Stephanie R. Lewis, BVSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • A. Grey, DVM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Olivia E. Schroeder, VMD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Kristine Doyle, MS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Jake Hall, BS

      Affiliations

    • Department of Large Animal Clinic Sciences, Phase II Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA
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  • Rebecca K. Splan, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA

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PII: S0737-0806(10)00224-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2010.05.004

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 30, Issue 7 , Pages 349-355 , July 2010

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