How are Bone Scans Used to Diagnose Equine Lameness?
Rachel Buchholz, DVM
November 20, 2014
Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains how bone scans work and how veterinarians use them to diagnose unsoundness in horses.
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Dr. Rachel Buchholz explains how bone scans work and how veterinarians use them to diagnose unsoundness in horses.
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