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The Friesian horse breed: A clinical challenge to the equine veterinarian?

S Boerma, Willem Back, M M Sloet van Oldruitenborgh-Oosterbaan

Equine Veterinary Education · 2011 · 32 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

Summary The Friesian horse breed is a beautiful breed for showing, riding and driving. However, some clinical problems seem to have a higher incidence in the Friesian breed compared to other breeds and this raises suspicions that these clinical entities may have a genetic basis.

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