Murray Valley Encephalitis in Horses: What We Know
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
April 19, 2015
Learn about this uncommon, but often deadly, virus and its impact on infected horses in Australia.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Learn about this uncommon, but often deadly, virus and its impact on infected horses in Australia.
Topics will include lower-limb lameness, ophthalmology, ambulatory practice, and poor performance.
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