Diagnosing and Treating Poll Pain in Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 16, 2021
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
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