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A Case Scenario: Equine Respiratory Disease
Authors: Carrie McColgan, Class of 2003, The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine
Corrie Brown, DVM, PhD, The University of Georgia, College of Veterinary MedicineWeb Designer:
Lois K. Morrison, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of GeorgiaSources of information:
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