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Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science Volume 15, 2012 - Issue 1
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Characteristics of Relinquishing and Adoptive Owners of Horses Associated With U.S. Nonprofit Equine Rescue Organizations

Kathryn E. Holcomb Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
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Carolyn L. Stull Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
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Philip H. Kass Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
Pages 21-31 | Published online: 10 Jan 2012

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