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The Purchase Exam

by: Harry Werner, VMD
As the name suggests, purchase exams are an exploratory process designed to evaluate the physical condition of a horse before you commit to a purchase. It is performed by a veterinarian and is, before anything else, a comprehensive physical examination. When is it appropriate to use ancillary, or supportive, tests for any particular examination? If you are investing more in a horse, ... 


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