Repeat Colic Surgeries Don’t Always Have a Poor Prognosis
Katie Navarra
October 3, 2017
Of 22 horses that underwent a second surgery, 19 survived and were discharged from the hospital, researchers found.
Of 22 horses that underwent a second surgery, 19 survived and were discharged from the hospital, researchers found.
Veterinarians and researchers are on an ongoing mission to reduce the number of racehorse injuries and deaths during racing and training.
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