2018 KER Conference: Top Tweets and Take-Homes
The Horse Staff
November 2, 2018
Read some of the top tweets and take-home messages on equine health and nutrition from the 2018 Kentucky Equine Research Conference.
Read some of the top tweets and take-home messages on equine health and nutrition from the 2018 Kentucky Equine Research Conference.
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