Future of Thoroughbred Jump Racing in Australia Uncertain
Katie Navarra
January 28, 2016
Thoroughbred jump racing remains in the spotlight of welfare debates despite safety improvements in recent years.
Thoroughbred jump racing remains in the spotlight of welfare debates despite safety improvements in recent years.
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Laser resection resulted in reduced postoperative complications and a positive prognosis, researchers determined.
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