HOW-TO SESSION: PRE-PURCHASE EXAM FOR THE WESTERN HORSE
ney, exercising due diligence, and properly docu- menting findings throughout the exam you can better position yourself for a positive outcome.
Acknowledgments
Declaration of Ethics The Author has adhered to the Principles of Veteri- nary Medical Ethics of the AVMA.
Conflict of Interest The Author has no conflicts of interest.
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