Could Horse Breed Predict Colic Risk?
Katie Navarra
December 11, 2017
Researchers have determined that that some gastrointestinal lesions are more common in certain types of horses.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Researchers have determined that that some gastrointestinal lesions are more common in certain types of horses.
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Still, the researchers say they hope continued research on the topic will make equine gastric ulcers easier to diagnose.
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