Treating Fungal Infections in Mares (AAEP 2012)
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
March 12, 2013
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of fungal uterine infections are necessary for a positive outcome.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment of fungal uterine infections are necessary for a positive outcome.
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