Studies Show How to Reduce Serious Risks Posed to Fat Ponies
Edited Press Release
August 13, 2015
Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
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Owner-managed weight loss in horses with EMS reduced both insulin resistance and susceptibility to laminitis.
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