Researchers Develop Regional Fat Scoring System for Horses
Casie Bazay, NBCAAM
May 30, 2017
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
The system measures fat deposits near the stomach and small intestine, around the heart, neck crest, and rump.
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