Ruptured splenic haematoma in a mare
โ Scribed by T. M. DYKE; S. C. E. FRIEND
- Book ID
- 118107410
- Publisher
- Equine Veterinary Profession
- Year
- 1988
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 300 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0425-1644
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