Researchers Study Uterine Torsion Outcomes
Katie Navarra
May 17, 2015
Researchers found that, overall, 90.5% of mares and 82.3% of foals survived to hospital discharge following treatment.
Researchers found that, overall, 90.5% of mares and 82.3% of foals survived to hospital discharge following treatment.
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