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Surgical Management of Omphalophlebitis in a Calf Complicated by an Umbilical Abscess: A Case Study Cover

Surgical Management of Omphalophlebitis in a Calf Complicated by an Umbilical Abscess: A Case Study

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2025-0027 | Journal eISSN: 2453-7837 | Journal ISSN: 0015-5748
Language: English
Page range: 50 - 55
Submitted on: Jul 7, 2025
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Accepted on: Aug 6, 2025
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Published on: Sep 22, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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