Ultrasonography’s Role in Equine Lameness Cases
Matt Leshaw, DVM
March 26, 2025
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Learn how veterinarians use ultrasound to diagnose, treat, and monitor musculoskeletal injuries in horses.
Read about the significance and prevalence of these injuries and how veterinarians diagnose them.
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