Managing Chronic Infected Wounds in Horses
Alexandra Beckstett
February 7, 2016
Chronic infected wounds are challenging for vets to manage, not to mention distressing and costly for the horse owner.
Chronic infected wounds are challenging for vets to manage, not to mention distressing and costly for the horse owner.
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