Pain Behavior in Horses
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
February 28, 2014
Dr. Sue McDonnell explains how to tell when your horse is in pain based on his behavior.
Dr. Sue McDonnell explains how to tell when your horse is in pain based on his behavior.
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