Leading Causes of Death in Aged Horses in Kentucky Examined
Equine Disease Quarterly
April 7, 2017
Digestive system and cardiovascular system problems were the most common causes of death in the study population.
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Digestive system and cardiovascular system problems were the most common causes of death in the study population.
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