Effects of different positions during transport on physiological and behavioral changes of horses

@article{Padalino2012EffectsOD,
  title={Effects of different positions during transport on physiological and behavioral changes of horses},
  author={Barbara Padalino and Aristide Maggiolino and Mary Boccaccio and Alessandra Tateo},
  journal={Journal of Veterinary Behavior-clinical Applications and Research},
  year={2012},
  volume={7},
  pages={135-141}
}
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