Diagnosing and Treating Poll Pain in Horses
Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA
September 16, 2021
Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
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Poll pain can cause performance, behavior, and welfare issues for horses. Learn how vets diagnose and treat it.
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