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The Equine Digestive System: Food Factory

April 4, 2008
Posted by Les Sellnow

Topics: Anatomy & Physiology, Digestive System, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Free Report, Horse Anatomy and Physiology Series, Horse Care

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Les Sellnow

Les Sellnow was a prolific freelance writer based near Riverton, Wyoming. He specialized in articles on equine research, and operated a ranch where he raised horses and livestock. He authored several fiction and nonfiction books, including Understanding Equine Lameness and Understanding The Young Horse. He died in 2023.

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