Virginia Tech Equine Medical Center Launches Farrier Service
Edited Press Release
June 13, 2016
Paul Goodness, CJF, and his team will provide full-time services at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
Paul Goodness, CJF, and his team will provide full-time services at the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center.
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