Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 266-275 , November 2008

A novel method for lifting weanling research pigs

  • Hannah N. Minch, DVM

      Affiliations

    • College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprint requests and correspondence: Hannah N. Minch, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 3762 W St. NW, Washington, DC 20007; Phone: (302) 547-6403
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  • Roy D. Berghaus, DVM, PhD, Dip. ACVPM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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  • Stephen B. Harvey, DVM, MS, DACLAM

      Affiliations

    • Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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  • David E. Reeves, DVM, MS

      Affiliations

    • College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia
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  • Sharon L. Crowell-Davis, DVM, PhD, DACVB

      Affiliations

    • College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

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PII: S1558-7878(08)00110-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2008.07.002

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 266-275 , November 2008

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