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Equine Diagnostic Imaging Decision Tree

June 21, 2023
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Diagnosing lameness in horses can be challenging, but veterinarians have an arsenal of imaging modalities available to help them make an accurate diagnosis.

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Equine Diagnostic Imaging Decision Tree

You're trying to figure out why your horse is lame. But with such an array of imaging options, how do you know where to start?

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