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Equine pain assessment for the VN

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Further reading

  • BATESON, M. and MARTIN, P. (2007) Measuring behaviour. An introductory guide. Cambridge University Press, U.K.
  • McGREEVY, P. (2004) Equine behaviour: a guide for veterinarians and equine scientists. Saunders.

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