Sugar and Hyper Horses
Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
August 12, 2015
Can consuming a high-sugar diet cause a horse to behave in an anxious or hyperactive way?
Can consuming a high-sugar diet cause a horse to behave in an anxious or hyperactive way?
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