Researchers Test ‘Composite Pain Scale’ for Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
May 6, 2014
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
The composite pain scale lists common behaviors often seen in horses suffering from either abdominal or musculoskeletal pain.
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