Young Horse Growth Plates and Wobbler Syndrome
Erica Larson
September 11, 2024
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the connection between a physeal structure in the neck and wobbler syndrome in horses.
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers explored the connection between a physeal structure in the neck and wobbler syndrome in horses.
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