Can an Obese Horse Lose Weight Too Fast?
Clair Thunes, PhD
October 16, 2024
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.
Rapid weight loss can lead to hyperlipemia, a serious and sometimes fatal condition.
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