Survey Shows Horse Owners Rely on Their Veterinarians
Edited Press Release
August 14, 2018
Respondents reported their equine veterinarians as their most trusted sources for vaccination and deworming information.
Respondents reported their equine veterinarians as their most trusted sources for vaccination and deworming information.
Survey respondents said a geriatric horse’s ability to lead a comfortable life ranked highest in their veterinary care decisions, and many owners said they’d made numerous accommodations for their animals’ needs.
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