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Research Article

Photoperiod-dependent changes in oxidative stress markers in the blood of Shetland pony mares and stallions involved in recreational horseback riding

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Pages 1419-1434 | Received 16 May 2022, Accepted 17 Aug 2022, Published online: 31 Aug 2022

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