Feeding Fats to Horses: Not Just a Diet Fad
Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS
December 10, 2018
Fats serve many important functions for horses, from increasing calorie consumption to reducing gastric ulcer severity.
Fats serve many important functions for horses, from increasing calorie consumption to reducing gastric ulcer severity.
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