Lame or EPM?
Bradford G. Bentz, VMD, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, ABVP (equine)
November 1, 2006
About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM, which he was treated for. Now he’s having hock issues.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
About a year and a half ago, my horse was diagnosed with EPM, which he was treated for. Now he’s having hock issues.
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