Practical Tips for Managing Obese Horses and Ponies
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
December 18, 2011
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.
The ideal way to manage an obese horse or pony is to prevent it from becoming obese in the first place.
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