Horse Hoof Puncture Wounds
Chris White, DVM
September 27, 2023
Discover why you must treat hoof punctures with urgency, and steps you can take prior to the veterinarian’s arrival.
Discover why you must treat hoof punctures with urgency, and steps you can take prior to the veterinarian’s arrival.
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