Ethical Issues for Racetrack Practitioners (AAEP 2012)
Erica Larson
January 7, 2013
Many difficult decisions racetrack practitioners encounter are out of their control, one veterinarian says.
Many difficult decisions racetrack practitioners encounter are out of their control, one veterinarian says.
Researchers found variations in degree of fetlock flexion, hoof slide in horses working on different surfaces.
All horses entering Kentucky from Illinois must have an entry permit issued by the KDA.
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It is hoped that the $20.9 million project will be completed in February 2013.
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The UM Large Animal Hospital has discharged the final patients and reopened to business as usual.
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