A review of equine muscle disorders

@article{Aleman2008ARO,
  title={A review of equine muscle disorders},
  author={Monica R Aleman},
  journal={Neuromuscular Disorders},
  year={2008},
  volume={18},
  pages={277-287}
}
  • M. Aleman
  • Published 1 April 2008
  • Medicine
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
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