Is there evidence demonstrating venereal transmission of clitoral Pseudomonas aeruginosa in horses?

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Veterinary RecordVolume 192, Issue 11 p. 444-446 Evaluating the evidence Is there evidence demonstrating venereal transmission of clitoral Pseudomonas aeruginosa in horses? Julie Storme, Corresponding Author Julie Storme [email protected] School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSearch for more papers by this authorVictoria J Brookes, Victoria J Brookes Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAllan Gunn, Allan Gunn School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author Julie Storme, Corresponding Author Julie Storme [email protected] School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, IrelandSearch for more papers by this authorVictoria J Brookes, Victoria J Brookes Sydney School of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Camperdown, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this authorAllan Gunn, Allan Gunn School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, AustraliaSearch for more papers by this author First published: 02 June 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.3140Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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