The case of the foundered pony
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March 1, 2018

The case of the foundered pony

by George Looby, DVM   Horse owners are bedeviled by many ills, such as founder or laminitis. This condition has been recognized by owners and veterinarians for many years and attempts to successfully treat it have too often been met with disappointing results. The lack of successful treatment may be attributed in large measure to a lack

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