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Conjunctival Microflora in Clinically Normal Asian Elephants in Thailand

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    P. Tuntivanich, K. Soontornvipart, N. Tuntivanich, S. Wongaumnuaykul & P. Briksawan

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Tuntivanich, P., Soontornvipart, K., Tuntivanich, N. et al. Conjunctival Microflora in Clinically Normal Asian Elephants in Thailand. Vet Res Commun 26, 251–254 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1016011105560

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