Goldfish More Hassle Than Help in Horse Water Troughs?
Alexandra Beckstett
August 9, 2019
While using goldfish to help clean water troughs is popular among horse owners, one researcher shows it’s ineffective.
While using goldfish to help clean water troughs is popular among horse owners, one researcher shows it’s ineffective.
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