Should I Wrap an Abscessed Hoof?
Britt Conklin, DVM
September 26, 2023
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Dr. Britt Conklin offers suggestions on how to keep an abscessed hoof clean.
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