Hyperimmune Plasma and R. equi Pneumonia Severity
Erica Larson
February 13, 2016
Giving foals hyperimmune plasma did not prevent infection, but it did reduce the severity of R. equi pneumonia.
Giving foals hyperimmune plasma did not prevent infection, but it did reduce the severity of R. equi pneumonia.
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