Diagnosing Fetlock Disease in Racehorses
Alexandra Beckstett
May 27, 2020
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
One veterinarian weighs the pros and cons of available imaging modalities when it comes to diagnosing common fetlock injuries.
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