Survey: Limbs, Not Feet, Main Cause of Lameness
Edited Press Release
August 27, 2015
A British survey revealed that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by limb conditions than hoof problems.
A British survey revealed that lameness is three times more likely to be caused by limb conditions than hoof problems.
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