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Variation in frontal plane joint angles in horses

  1. V. E. UNT*,
  2. J. EVANS,
  3. S. R. REED,
  4. T. PFAU,
  5. R. WELLER

Article first published online: 8 NOV 2010

DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00192.x

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Equine Veterinary Journal

Equine Veterinary Journal

Special Issue: Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Equine Exercise Physiology

Volume 42, Issue Supplement s38, pages 444–450, November 2010

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UNT, V. E., EVANS, J., REED, S. R., PFAU, T. and WELLER, R. (2010), Variation in frontal plane joint angles in horses. Equine Veterinary Journal, 42: 444–450. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00192.x

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  1. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7TA, UK.

* email: vunt@rvc.ac.uk

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 8 NOV 2010
  2. Article first published online: 8 NOV 2010
  3. [Paper received for publication 10.01.10; Accepted 28.05.10]

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