UW Obtains Needle Arthroscope, Portable ECG for Horses
Edited Press Release
December 17, 2016
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine used donated funds to purchase the new equipment.
The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine used donated funds to purchase the new equipment.
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