Pelvic or Femur Fracture? Better Check for Both
Nancy S. Loving, DVM
March 2, 2016
A researcher offers tips on how veterinarians can pinpoint the cause in unresolved upper hind limb lameness cases.
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A researcher offers tips on how veterinarians can pinpoint the cause in unresolved upper hind limb lameness cases.
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