Antimicrobials, Lower Airway Disease, and Equine Athletes
Erica Larson
November 19, 2021
The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
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The choice to use antimicrobials to treat lower airway issues in horses isn’t always clear.
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