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Profiling the New Zealand Thoroughbred racing industry. 1. Training, racing and general health patterns

NR Perkins EpiCentre, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
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SWJ Reid Veterinary Informatics and Epidemiology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Glasgow G61 1QH, Bearsden, Scotland
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RS Morris EpiCentre, Institute of Veterinary, Animal and Biomedical Sciences, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North, New Zealand E-mail: [email protected]
Pages 59-68 | Received 26 Apr 2004, Accepted 31 Aug 2004, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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