Mineral of the Month: Zinc
TheHorse.com
January 24, 2018
Zinc-deficient horses can exhibit reduced growth rates, inappetence, and skin abnormalities, among other issues.
Zinc-deficient horses can exhibit reduced growth rates, inappetence, and skin abnormalities, among other issues.
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