Researchers Find New Method for Monitoring Horses’ Body Fat
Edited Press Release
May 25, 2015
The new body condition index is designed to enhance the value of traditional body condition scoring.
The new body condition index is designed to enhance the value of traditional body condition scoring.
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The tendon’s interfascicular matrix stiffens as it ages, making older horses more susceptible to injury.
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Researchers have found success treating some proximal suspensory desmitis cases with autologous conditioned serum (ACS).
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