Geriatric Colic Surgery: Factors to Consider
Emily Helstrom
December 17, 2024
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Horse-health-problem risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
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