Standing MRI: Use in Diagnosing Equine Lameness
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
June 16, 2014
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
Find out why standing MRI is useful for identifying complex issues in horse hooves and limbs.
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