A Review of the Many Faces of Placentitis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
February 15, 2016
Placentitis can wreak havoc for mare owners, so it’s important for vets to have a good understanding of the condition.
Horse breeding from planning through foal care
Placentitis can wreak havoc for mare owners, so it’s important for vets to have a good understanding of the condition.
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