Equine Pain Pathways
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
October 8, 2021
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
By understanding how pain works and addressing its various pathways, we can improve healing and better ensure equine welfare.
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