Poll Recap: Joint Injections for Horses
Jennifer Whittle
December 20, 2016
Of the 442 respondents, 90 (20%) use injections as a regular part of their horses’ joint management programs.
Of the 442 respondents, 90 (20%) use injections as a regular part of their horses’ joint management programs.
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