Puncture Wounds in Horses
Les Sellnow
September 17, 2001
Puncture wounds can be difficult to treat and can lead to a horse contracting tetanus.
How to care for the basic health needs of horses
Puncture wounds can be difficult to treat and can lead to a horse contracting tetanus.
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