Understanding Atypical Myopathy
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
December 30, 2011
Atypical myopathy–a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage–is related to pasture rather than exercise.
Atypical myopathy–a sudden onset of acute muscle pain and damage–is related to pasture rather than exercise.
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