Long-Haul Transport and Horse Health Risks
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
May 5, 2016
Long-distance transport poses risks for horse health and welfare that should not be taken lightly, researchers found.
Long-distance transport poses risks for horse health and welfare that should not be taken lightly, researchers found.
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