What’s Inside the Equine Digital Cushion?
Erica Larson
March 11, 2017
The digital cushion, located in the rear of the hoof, protects the foot’s complex bone and soft-tissue structures.
The digital cushion, located in the rear of the hoof, protects the foot’s complex bone and soft-tissue structures.
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