Title

Cytological evaluation of tracheal aspirate and broncho-alveolar lavage fluid in comparison to endoscopic assessment of lower airways in horses with recurrent airways obstruction or inflammatory airway disease

Journal title

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Yearbook

2015

Issue

No 3

Authors

Wysocka, B. ; Kluciński, W.

Divisions of PAS

Nauki Biologiczne i Rolnicze

Publisher

Polish Academy of Sciences Committee of Veterinary Sciences ; University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn

Date

2015[2015.01.01 AD - 2015.12.31 AD]

Identifier

DOI: 10.1515/pjvs-2015-0076 ; ISSN 1505-1773

Source

Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences; 2015; No 3

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