Acta Vet. Brno 2015, 84: 63-69

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201585010063

Assessment of modified Forssell’s myectomy success rate in the treatment of crib biting in horses

Šárka Krisová, Zdeněk Žert, Kristína Žuffová

University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Equine Clinic, Department of Surgery and Orthopaedics, Brno, Czech Republic

Received June 6, 2014
Accepted November 26, 2014

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