The flesh-eating parasite was found in a horse in Presidio County, Texas, on September 9, while a fourth infected dog was reported in a different area of the state.
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BizQuiz: Working with overeager horse owners (Answer 1B)
This is answer 1B in "BizQuiz: Working with overeager horse owners."
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1B. Right. You don't discount clients' opinions or sources of information out of hand. Clients who take the time to research possible medical issues and to ask others for opinions are looking for the best answer for their horse. And that's why they've asked you to come and sift through those opinions and that information to help.
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