Heart of the Matter: Equine Cardiac Health
Jennifer O. Bryant
February 26, 2020
Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.
Take a look at the remarkable equine heart and what can go wrong with it, such as murmurs and atrial fibrillation.
We’re taking a closer look at horse heart health Feb. 23-29, 2020.
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