Why Is the Frog of My Horse’s Foot Falling Off?
Britt Conklin, DVM
December 28, 2024
A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.
A veterinarian with equine podiatry expertise describes frog exfoliation and what you should do if it happens to your horse.
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