Researchers Examine Compensatory Lameness Sources
Katie Navarra
May 31, 2015
Some forelimb lamenesses can result in the horse appearing unsound in a hind limb.
Prevention and treatment for problems of the equine foot
Some forelimb lamenesses can result in the horse appearing unsound in a hind limb.
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