Objective Determination of Lameness in the Horse
Kevin Keegan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS
October 30, 2015
Dr. Kevin Keegan of the University of Missouri examines the biomechanics related to diagnosing equine lameness.
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of leg lameness
Dr. Kevin Keegan of the University of Missouri examines the biomechanics related to diagnosing equine lameness.
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