Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 13-21 , January 2010

Anti-insect defensive behaviors in equines post-West Nile virus infection

  • Linsey R. Cozzie, MS

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  • William S. Irby, PhD

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doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2009.08.001

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 13-21 , January 2010

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