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Date Posted: 13:16:28 11/24/02 Sun
Author: Nicole
Subject: Whisper in the Wind News 2
In reply to: Nicole 's message, "Whisper in the Wind News" on 13:04:23 11/24/02 Sun

Monday, September 16, 2002

Not a whole bunch in the news this week. Enter the shows so we can have another winner's circle! Make sure to use all of the boards! If you would like to read about mine and Nick's divorce, go read all of my posts on the trail board, I spill my heart out to my horse, Lucky.

Baby News:
Angel Wings, Sire - Beauty - both Carrie's - DUE SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 ~CONGRATS! Let me know about the baby ASAP! So I can put it in the next paper!

Spunky Sassy and Shoot For The Stars - Both Lesha's horses - DUE SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 ~Same goes for you Lesha!

Cupid and Leona had 4 beautiful cubs on the 11th at 9:04 pm! We will hold a contest on their names, best names will get $100! (EARIC)

Health News:
Island Whirl Equine Colic Research Laboratory

WHAT TO DO WITH A COLICKY HORSE WHILE WAITING FOR THE VET TO ARRIVE

1. Don't let the horse roll; keep it walking if necessary. It is OK if it wants to lie quietly. If the horse is very reluctant, or refuses, to walk it may be because it is foundering, which is a very grave sign. A good sign of founder (laminates) is the presence of an easily palpable, bounding pulsation of the arteries that are found between the flexor (back) tendon and its associated pastern bone just below the fetlock joint, on the front limbs. Normally, it should be difficult to feel this pulse.

The best way to feel for the pulse in the digital arteries is to press thumb on one side, and forefinger on the other side, into the space between the long pastern bone and the tendon behind the bone. Normally, it should be very difficult to feel a pulse. If it is easily felt with just the slightest pressure, laminates may be developing.

2. No feed, water or oral medication should be given.

3. Note any unusual character, color or composition of the manure, and frequency of defecation. Does the process of defecation appear to cause more pain? Or, conversely, is the pain relieved upon defecation?

4. Note if the size of the abdominal girth has changed at all during the colicky episode - particularly if it has enlarged.

5. Note the frequency and intensity of the painful episodes. For instance, do the signs of pain may wax and wane, or are they continuous and with growing severity. These details are very helpful for the vet, as is some idea of how long the horse has been colicky.

6. Give an analgesic (pain killer) only if the horse is so painful that it is in danger of hurting itself and/or the people handling it. Dipyrone, flunixin (e.g.; "Banamine"�) and Xylazine (e.g.; "Rompun"�) can be safely given, at the recommended dose, either intramuscularly or intravenously. Expect a faster onset and shorter duration of action, and some sedation, with the Xylazine. Avoid using phenylbutazone if at all possible. Be totally up front with the vet regarding what medications you have given so that he/she can make the most accurate assessment of the status of the problem.

7. If severe pain is suddenly gone and the horse is standing somewhat rigidly, with a very high pulse rate (80-100 beats/minute), BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL! A gut rupture may have occurred and the horse may collapse and die very suddenly.

The facial artery, just as it rolls around under the jawbone near the front of the masseter muscle, is a good place to feel a horse's pulse. The normal pulse rate in a quiet, unexcited horse can range from 16-36 beats per minute. The pulse may be difficult to feel here in animals that are in shock due to severe GI disease.

Adds:

EARIC needs some handlers! You must take a FREE class in order to do it, but it is worth it!

Hope Ranch ~ If you have problem boys send them here to change! We only have one boy there now (Andy) because he started to get abusive when the divorce came up.

Emerald Vets ~ Send your PETS to this clinic! Don't forget to post about your pets, they are part of your family too!

Your Vice President and An Active Member of WWS
Nicole

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Whisper in the Wind News 5 -- Nicole, 13:19:19 11/24/02 Sun