How Does Light Impact Horses?
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
August 15, 2015
Light drives the internal clocks of all organisms. Here’s how it impacts horses, from broodmares to equine athletes.
Light drives the internal clocks of all organisms. Here’s how it impacts horses, from broodmares to equine athletes.
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