Researchers Determine Fine Line Between Asymmetry and Lameness
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
March 7, 2023
Horses might show a slight asymmetry in their gait without being truly lame.
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Horses might show a slight asymmetry in their gait without being truly lame.
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