Acta Vet. Brno 2018, 87: 339-345

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201887040339

Results of cytological and microbiological examination using tracheal aspiration in race horses with lower respiratory tract disease

Sevim Kasap1, Engin Kennerman1, Huban Gocmen2, Huseyin Cihan1, Mihriban Ulgen3

1Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Bursa, Turkey
2Near East University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, Turkey
3Uludag University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Microbiology, Bursa, Turkey

Received December 18, 2016
Accepted December 7, 2018

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