Canine subclinical prostatic disease : histological prevalence and validity of digital rectal examination as a screening test
The present study investigated the histological prevalence of subclinical prostatic disease in a canine mixed-breed population. The reliability of digital rectal examination (DRE) as a screening test for subclinical prostatic disease was also evaluated. DRE was performed on 500 male dogs (age range...
Main Authors: | S. Mukaratirwa, T. Chitura |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2007-06-01
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Series: | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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Online Access: | https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/292 |
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