Mare Savages Foal
Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB
June 1, 2001
Mares which unpredictably savage a foal in this manner typically savage again if given the opportunity
Mares which unpredictably savage a foal in this manner typically savage again if given the opportunity
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