Cleft Palate in Horses
Dean W. Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS
January 1, 1998
My veterinarian says my filly has a cleft palate. Does this mean the same as it does in humans?
Horse breeding from planning through foal care
My veterinarian says my filly has a cleft palate. Does this mean the same as it does in humans?
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