Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 39-43 , January 2008

How to Perform a Necropsy if a Toxin is Suspected

  • David S. Rotstein, DVM, MPVM, ACVP

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: David S. Rotstein, DVM, MPVM, ACVP, Department of Pathobiology and National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Cooperative Center for Marine Animal Health, The University of Tennessee, College of Veterinary Medicine, Knoxville, TN 37996-4542.

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PII: S1557-5063(07)00199-1

doi: 10.1053/j.jepm.2007.12.007

Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine
Volume 17, Issue 1 , Pages 39-43 , January 2008

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