Scientists Study Segmented Navicular Bones
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
November 1, 2016
Some horses’ navicular bones segmented into two or three parts, which can be detrimental to health and welfare.
Some horses’ navicular bones segmented into two or three parts, which can be detrimental to health and welfare.
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