Equine Case Study: Gunshot Wound
Lucile Vigouroux, MSc
March 7, 2022
A veterinarian describes treating a horse that had suffered an accidental gunshot wound.
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A veterinarian describes treating a horse that had suffered an accidental gunshot wound.
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Milne lecturer urges veterinarians to understand the “why” of lameness before making a diagnosis.
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Dr. Barry Ball describes what he learned as the University of Kentucky’s Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction and over his 35 cumulative years of research.
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A young gelding presenting for lower jaw swelling has a rare but treatable dental condition.
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