Horse Vitamins: What’s an IU?
Clair Thunes, PhD
July 8, 2024
International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.
International units are used to quantify similar biologically active substances such as vitamins and hormones. One equine nutritionist explains.
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