Study: Improved Owner Education Needed for Older Horse Care
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
September 3, 2011
Some important medical conditions are being overlooked by some owners and caretakers of geriatric horses.
Some important medical conditions are being overlooked by some owners and caretakers of geriatric horses.
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