Tevis Cup Offers Field Research Opportunities
Marsha Hayes
July 31, 2015
This year researchers will be collecting blood to evaluate the horses’ total protein, chloride, and potassium levels.
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This year researchers will be collecting blood to evaluate the horses’ total protein, chloride, and potassium levels.
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