Lameness in the Racehorse Table Topic (AAEP 2011)
Melissa McKee, DVM
December 5, 2011
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface’s effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Attendees discussed hoof lameness, club feet, track surface’s effect on lameness, back and neck pain, and EPM.
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