Managing and Treating Horses With Kissing Spines
Haylie Pfeffer
November 1, 2025
In this podcast excerpt Dr. Nathan Canada details approaches to long-term management and treatment of kissing spines in horses.
In this podcast excerpt Dr. Nathan Canada details approaches to long-term management and treatment of kissing spines in horses.
A veterinarian explains why hoof radiographs are important, how to use them, and what role they play in helping your horse feel and move better.
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