Impacts of Adiposity on Performance in Horses
Haylie Kerstetter
April 4, 2023
Adiposity can cause a variety of health problems in performance horses, from heat stress to arthritis.
Adiposity can cause a variety of health problems in performance horses, from heat stress to arthritis.
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