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Scientific Article

Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries of the lower limbs in Thoroughbred racehorses in New Zealand

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Pages 171-183 | Received 26 Apr 2004, Accepted 21 Oct 2004, Published online: 18 Feb 2011

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