According to a new Canadian study, cellulitis--a diffuse bacterial infection of the skin and associated tissues--is common in horses, particularly Thoroughbreds, but is rarely life threatening if managed appropriately.
"Despite being a common affliction in horses, little evidence is available regarding the cause, predisposing factors, or ideal diagnostic or treatment strategies," said
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