Firocoxib, Acetaminophen Eyed as Laminitis Treatments
Erica Larson
July 29, 2015
Firocoxib and acetaminophen showed promise in alleviating acute equine foot pain, researchers found.
Firocoxib and acetaminophen showed promise in alleviating acute equine foot pain, researchers found.
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