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KIM S, NAIK MV, KIRINO Y, SATOH H, TSUZUKI N, INOUE Y, KURODA K, HIDAKA Y. A retrospective analysis for criteria of surgical intervention in Japanese Black calves with respiratory signs caused by perinatal rib fracture. J Vet Med Sci 2023; 85:40-43. [PMID: 36384699 PMCID: PMC9887215 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.22-0332] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Medical records of 16 Japanese Black calves with respiratory signs associated with perinatal rib fracture were analyzed, retrospectively, to speculate criteria of surgical intervention for the disease. For this analysis, the severity of respiratory condition was classified into three grades: Grade 1, with no wheezing, Grade 2, with wheezing after excitement but not at rest and Grade 3, with wheezing at rest. Grade 1 (n=3) received only conservative management. Seven of Grade 2 (n=8) and all of Grade 3 (n=5) had surgical management. Clinical outcome was good in all of Grade 1, and the surgical success rate was 83% in other groups. Our result suggests that surgical intervention should be considered for cases with more the severity of Grade 2.
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- Sueun KIM
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Clinical Radiology, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan,Correspondence to: Hidaka Y: , Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery,
University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuen Kibana-dai Nishi, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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Holschbach CL, Tolliver SE, Peek SF. Resolution of tracheal collapse and stenosis without surgical intervention in two Holstein calves. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2021; 257:1051-1056. [PMID: 33135973 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2020.257.10.1051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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CASE DESCRIPTION A 4-month-old 127.5-kg (280.5-lb) Holstein heifer calf (patient 1) and a 4-month-old 174-kg (382.8-lb) Holstein bull calf (patient 2) of high genetic value were examined because of signs of respiratory tract disease (dyspnea, wheezing, and coughing) of 2 and 3 months' duration, respectively, that did not respond to antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory treatment. Patient 1 was born with assistance owing to malpresentation and dystocia. The birth of patient 2 was unobserved. CLINICAL FINDINGS For both calves, results of a physical examination, CBC, serum biochemical analysis, thoracic radiography and CT, and nasotracheal endoscopy led to the diagnosis of tracheal collapse and stenosis secondary to perinatal rib fractures. Neither calf had evidence of substantial lower airway disease. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Both calves were discharged from the hospital with the recommendation that they be individually housed in cool, well-ventilated stalls with no access to headlocks. The clinical signs abated, and surgical intervention was not pursued in either patient. Both patients grew as expected and achieved reproductive maturity, with patient 1 becoming an oocyte donor and patient 2 being purchased by a commercial bull stud company. Patient 1 was reevaluated at 21 months old, and patient 2 was reevaluated at 26 months old. Results of follow-up thoracic radiographic (patient 1) and nasotracheal endoscopic (both patients) examinations indicated an anatomically normal trachea with no evidence of collapse or stenosis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE This report was the first to describe successful resolution of tracheal collapse and stenosis secondary to perinatal rib fracture in dairy calves without surgical intervention.
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Ishiyama D, Makino E, Nakamura Y, Uchida M, Shimizu H, Ono M, Horikita T. Perinatal rib fractures in 18 calves delivered from Holstein dams. Vet Anim Sci 2020; 10:100134. [PMID: 32775764 PMCID: PMC7399173 DOI: 10.1016/j.vas.2020.100134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2020] [Revised: 07/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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We diagnosed rib fractures by palpation, computed tomography, and thoracic necropsy. For 163 symptomatic calves delivered from Holstein-Friesian dams on farms in Japan, 11.0% (18) showed rib fractures by palpation. Four of five calves that were scanned or necropsied presented with pneumonia despite not having tracheal stenosis. Rib fractures decreased sale prices at a livestock market and longevity.
Cranial rib fractures during dystocia and the ensuing callus formations in calves often cause tracheal stenosis. Rib fractures may affect the lung since ribs tend to fracture above the costochondral junction during delivery. Considering that calving assistance rates for dystocia are high, calves with fractured ribs may develop respiratory disease which results in economic loss. The objective of this study was to elucidate the contribution of rib fractures to economic loss through respiratory disease in calves. Of 163 sick calves delivered from Holstein-Friesian dams included in this study, a total of 18 rib fractured calves was found, giving an incidence of rib fracture in sick calves of 11.0%. There were significant differences in incidence by the rib involved, indicating the 2nd to 7th ribs tend to break. Many of the rib fractured calves showed dyspnea and pyrexia. In this study, four of five scanned or necropsied calves had pneumonia lesions despite the fact that these four calves did not have tracheal stenosis. Rib fractured calves sold at below market value with a median difference from average sale price of minus 64,861 yen. Survival analysis indicated an overall association between rib fracture and time to death. In this study, we demonstrated that rib fractures happened most frequently in the 2nd to 7th ribs, and these cases tended to cause pneumonia, which decreased sale prices and longevity. Farmers should work to reduce risks and rates of dystocia so as to lessen economic loss and poor welfare in calves due to rib fractures.
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- D. Ishiyama
- Western Veterinary Clinical Center, Chiba Prefectural Federated Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 2-5-12 Midorigaoka, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0049, Japan
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- Western Veterinary Clinical Center, Chiba Prefectural Federated Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 2-5-12 Midorigaoka, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0049, Japan
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- Western Veterinary Clinical Center, Chiba Prefectural Federated Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 2-5-12 Midorigaoka, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0049, Japan
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- Western Veterinary Clinical Center, Chiba Prefectural Federated Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 2-5-12 Midorigaoka, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0049, Japan
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- Western Veterinary Clinical Center, Chiba Prefectural Federated Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, 2-5-12 Midorigaoka, Yachiyo-shi, Chiba 276-0049, Japan
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Nihon University, 1866 Kameino, Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa 252-0880, Japan
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Braun U, Warislohner S, Hetzel U, Nuss K. Case report: clinical and postmortem findings in four cows with rib fracture. BMC Res Notes 2017; 10:85. [PMID: 28166820 PMCID: PMC5294713 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-017-2415-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Published reports of rib fractures in adult cattle are limited to the occurrence of chronic rib swellings caused by calluses, which are unremarkable from a clinical standpoint, whereas studies identifying clinical signs of rib fractures were not found in a literature search. This report describes the clinical and postmortem findings in four cows with rib fractures. Case presentation The 13th rib was fractured in three cows and the 11th rib in the remaining cow; three fractures were on the right and one on the left side. Clinical and postmortem findings varied considerably, and percussion of the rib cage elicited a pain response in only one cow. One cow had generalised peritonitis because of perforation of the rumen by the fractured rib. One cow was recumbent because of pain and became a downer cow, and two other cows had bronchopneumonia, which was a sequel to osteomyelitis of the fracture site in one. In the absence of a history of trauma, the diagnosis of rib fracture based on clinical signs alone is difficult. Conclusions Although rib fractures undoubtedly are very painful, the four cases described in this report suggest that they are difficult to diagnose in cattle because associated clinical signs are nonspecific.
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- Ueli Braun
- Department of Farm Animals, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Farm Animals, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Vetsuisse Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Farm Animals, Vetsuisse-Faculty, University of Zurich, Winterthurerstrasse 260, 8057, Zurich, Switzerland
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Nichols S. Respiratory Surgery. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2016; 32:593-615. [PMID: 27614772 DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2016.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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This article is a review of the most frequent disorders affecting the upper airway of cattle that are suitable for surgery. Information regarding the clinical signs, diagnostic methods, and the chemical restraint of cattle in respiratory distress are highlighted. Surgeries that can be performed in a field setting are thoroughly described.
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- Sylvain Nichols
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, 3200 Rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M2, Canada.
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Hidaka Y, Hagio M, Kashiba I, Ando K, Otani Y, Satoh H, Konishi Y, Tsuzuki N, Hokamura J, Kajisa M, Wada M, Kirino Y, Asanuma T. Partial costectomy for tracheal collapse and stenosis associated with perinatal rib fracture in three Japanese Black calves. J Vet Med Sci 2015; 78:451-5. [PMID: 26522686 PMCID: PMC4829516 DOI: 10.1292/jvms.15-0378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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2.3-month-old (Case 1), one-month-old (Case 2) and 6-month-old (Case 3), Japanese Black
calves presented with mild to severe wheezing. All calves had histories of dystocia at
birth with breech presentation. Physical examination, thoracic radiography, endoscopy or
computed tomography indicated wheezing associated with tracheal collapse and stenosis
caused by perinatal rib fractures. Partial resection of the fractured first and second
ribs was performed on all calves. The respiration in Cases 1 and 2 immediately improved
after the surgery, while Case 3 required two weeks to improve. Cases 1 and 3 grew up
healthy and were sold at auction, but Case 2 had a recurrence of wheezing at three months
post-discharge and showed growth retarding. Partial costectomy may be an effective
solution for control of respiration, however, further cases are required to discuss the
criteria for surgical management and to obtain favorable postoperative prognosis in calves
with tracheal collapse and stenosis caused by perinatal rib fractures.
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- Yuichi Hidaka
- Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery, Department of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, 1-1 Gakuen Kibana-dai Nishi, Miyazaki 889-2192, Japan
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Ollivett TL, Perkins GA, Thompson MS. What is your diagnosis? Tracheal stenosis and collapse. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011; 239:747-8. [PMID: 21916753 DOI: 10.2460/javma.239.6.747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Theresa L Ollivett
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA.
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Busschers E, Epstein KL, Holt DE, Parente EJ. Extraluminal, C Shaped Polyethylene Prostheses in Two Ponies with Tracheal Collapse. Vet Surg 2010; 39:776-83. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.2010.00715.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Anderson DE, St. Jean G. Surgical Procedures of the Thorax. Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract 2008; 24:501-10, vi. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2008.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Simon F Peek
- Department of Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, 2015 Linden Drive West, Madison, WI 53706, USA.
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Schambourg MA, Laverty S, Mullim S, Fogarty UM, Halley J. Thoracic trauma in foals: post mortem findings. Equine Vet J 2003; 35:78-81. [PMID: 12553467 DOI: 10.2746/042516403775467478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY Thoracic trauma occurs in newborn foals and may cause associated clinical signs; this condition remains poorly documented. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to describe the pathological features of thoracic trauma in newborn foals presented for necropsy examination between 1990 and 2000. METHODS Necropsy reports of foals with thoracic trauma from 1990-2000 were reviewed. Subject details, clinical signs, thoracic and abdominal lesions were noted and analysed statistically. RESULTS Sixty-seven (9%) of 760 necropsied foals had thoracic trauma. In 19 foals, fractured ribs were considered to be the cause of death (Group A). The remaining foals had fractured ribs (Group B, n = 20) or rib contusions (Group C, n = 28) that were incidental findings. Ribs 3 to 8 accounted for 86% of the traumatised bones. The most common site of injury was the costochondral junction and an area immediately above it (94%). In Group A, all but 2 foals died within the first 8 days postpartum. Haemothorax and subsequent pulmonary collapse was cited most commonly as the cause of death (53%). Diaphragmatic rupture and hernia (n = 2) also occurred. CONCLUSIONS The focal site, consistent location and presence of lesions during the first week post partum, all suggest that thoracic trauma in newborn foals probably occurs during parturition. POTENTIAL RELEVANCE The description of lesions and site of occurrence of thoracic trauma in foals will increase awareness and improve the diagnosis and treatment of this life threatening condition.
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- M A Schambourg
- Département de Sciences Cliniques, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vétérinaire, Université de Montreal, CP 5000, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec J2S 2M6, Canada
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Gellasch KL, Dá Costa Gómez T, McAnulty JF, Bjorling DE. Use of intraluminal nitinol stents in the treatment of tracheal collapse in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2002; 221:1719-23, 1714. [PMID: 12494969 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2002.221.1719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Tracheal collapse is a common problem that is typically observed in middle-aged and older small-breed dogs. It is a structural, obstructive airway disease with a dynamic component that can affect the intra- and extrathoracic portions of the trachea and mainstem bronchi. Many methods of treatment have been suggested, including medical management and provision of extraluminal and intraluminal support. All techniques used to treat intrathoracic and mainstem bronchial collapse have been associated with major complications or limitations. This report describes the implantation of intraluminal nitinol stents to successfully treat intrathoracic as well as extrathoracic tracheal collapse in a dog. The stents are composed of material that has characteristics similar to those of the trachea; nitinol stents may provide a method of supporting intrathoracic tracheal and mainstem bronchial collapse in dogs.
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- Kelly L Gellasch
- Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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Diseases affecting the respiratory tract are common in cattle; however, surgery required for treatment of these diseases is infrequent. Therefore, veterinarians may be reluctant to perform these surgical procedures. Familiarity with the variety and complexity involved in various surgical procedures should reduce this anxiety. When used, surgery of the respiratory tract can offer significant benefit to the patient and profitable returns to the owner.
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- D E Anderson
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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Tracheal collapse in calves usually is associated with dystocia at birth, especially breech presentations. Inspiratory dyspnea typically is seen within the first several months of life and may worsen progressively. Lateral cervical radiographs are useful in defining the affected segments as well as identifying previously fractured ribs. Surgical stenting of the trachea will improve the calf's condition, but because this procedure is done on young calves, the tracheal diameter of the affected segment is permanently limited by the size of the prosthesis.
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- D M Rings
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA
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With practice, complete use of the methods of this assessment: history, detailed examination of the head and neck, cough induction, chest auscultation and percussion, and chest auscultation following forced rebreathing can be completed within 10 minutes. The examination can provide a great deal of new information regarding the respiratory system that would go undetected on a more general physical examination. In cases in which the diagnosis is still in question or requires confirmation, this will also enable the optimal use of appropriate ancillary tests, as described in the article on ancillary testing for the respiratory tract elsewhere in this issue.
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- J K Pringle
- Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
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Upper airway obstruction may result from nasal, pharyngeal, or tracheal diseases. In the young horse, a relatively severe obstruction usually is present before clinical signs are evident. This article reviews the clinical manifestations, diagnostic features, treatment, and outcome of commonly encountered conditions of the nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, and trachea in young horses.
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- J Hardy
- Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus
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