Kidney Disease in Foals Due to Leptospirosis
World Equine Veterinary Association
February 3, 2018
If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
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If foals are diagnosed and treated early they generally have a fair to good chance to make a full recovery.
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