Trace Mineral Basics: Zinc and Copper
Nettie Liburt, MS, PhD, PAS
July 12, 2018
Learn more about these trace minerals that are vital to horse health.
Learn more about these trace minerals that are vital to horse health.
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These findings could eventually help veterinarians tailor medical care, feeding, and training to individual horses.
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