Beneath the Hoof Wall: Soft Tissue Injuries of the Equine Foot
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
March 6, 2024
Learn how these injuries happen, how veterinarians treat them, and tips for preventing them in the first place.
Learn how these injuries happen, how veterinarians treat them, and tips for preventing them in the first place.
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