Horses Require Extra Attention When Temperatures Plummet
Karen Waite, PhD, Michigan State University
January 3, 2014
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.
With freezing temperatures comes the need for extra care and attention for horses and other equids.
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