Study: Some Mares Find Rectal Ultrasounds Stressful
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 18, 2016
Nonlactating Thoroughbred mares perceived transrectal ultrasound exams as modest temporary stressors.
Nonlactating Thoroughbred mares perceived transrectal ultrasound exams as modest temporary stressors.
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This marks the first time such a connection has been made in any mammalian species.
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