Neonatal Isoerythrolysis in Foals
Heather Smith Thomas
February 1, 2012
Prevention is key to avoiding neonatal isoerythrolysis, or destruction of a newborn foal’s red blood cells.
Prevention is key to avoiding neonatal isoerythrolysis, or destruction of a newborn foal’s red blood cells.
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