Do Radiographic Abnormalities Impact Equine Performance?
Erica Larson
October 17, 2015
Radiographic abnormalities don’t always result in diminished performance; however, many do. Here’s what to know.
Radiographic abnormalities don’t always result in diminished performance; however, many do. Here’s what to know.
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