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LisaE replied to the discussion joint supplements in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
Thank you! Yes, very different modes of action, which is why I’m hopeful Adequan might be helpful in managing the issues. I gave her an Equioxx break recently and with cumulative work she becomes slightly irregular and she had a little harder time with her back-end when I trimmed her last. Diet has never been high in grains or oils, but she was…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion joint supplements in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
Adequan is a very useful medication to help repair damaged cartilage. Equioxx is a NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that reduces pain along the prostaglandin pathway. Therefore these 2 medications are not comparable.
There is no disadvantage to Adequan (other than cost) but when used for the correct condition, it is worth the…
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Here is the replay of the June Rounds with Doc T “50 shades of red and black. Just how do horses get their Chestnut, Paint, or Bay coat?
Understanding how horses look the way they do is based on genetics. I attempt to simplify the view of coat color and patterns in an organized way. While all is not fully known about the complex… Read more
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The Threshold Of Pain In Horses - Podcast #015 ( Moved to community.thehorsesadvocate.com )“The Threshold Of Pain In Horses” – There is a point where the pain we are experiencing is beyond our ability to control our reaction to it. This point is our pain threshold and it is different for every…
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LisaE replied to the discussion joint supplements in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
@doc-t do you see a significant difference in horses on Adequan? A couple decades ago we did Adequan on my eventing mare at our vet’s recommendation as a preventative. It was given in a different course back then. I’ve considered it for the mare I have now, as she fills and has general stiffness in many places. My vet just recommended putting… Read more
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Hi From Lake Stevens, WA in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
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Hi LisaE – Thanks for joining us and for this comprehensive report on your 3 horses. There are indications of protein deficiency and we all look forward to your updates.
The images show horses with nice shiny hair coats so overall, they look healthy. I am impressed with your ability to look through this to see underlying issues before they…
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LisaE started the discussion Hi From Lake Stevens, WA in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
Hi there. I have three horses here and am excited to see where this journey takes them. I would like to introduce them and their current photos and then hopefully will have some amazing transformations to share in the future!
The first is Reba, the dark bay. She is a 19 yo Friesian X (TB x Perch/Morgan) barefoot mid level eventing mare. I owned…
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LisaE updated their profile 4 years ago
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Hello from the Caribbean in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
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JaxH replied to the discussion Hello from the Caribbean in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
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Thank you very much for having me, happy to be here!! “Respect ! *Jamaican accent* ” Been practicing whenever possible despite the lockdowns. I hope to see ya’ll a little later this year if all goes well with my plans, and please tell Melissa hi back for me ! I’ll know more about possible travel dates once I get home and that way I can bring…
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Katenussel updated their profile 4 years ago
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Hello from the Caribbean in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
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Welcome Jax!! And congratulations on completing your veterinary degree! Nice photos of you showing off your hand in the mouth and the 306 filing. Good job.
Whenever you are ready to return for that 3-in-a-row exam, just say so. Until then, keep practicing on those Thoroughbreds at the track.
Melissa says hi!
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JaxH started the discussion Hello from the Caribbean in the forum The Barn Gate (Introductions) 4 years ago
Hi, my name is Jaxson, I am Jamaican, currently in Trinidad, where I just completed my final year of Veterinary school (YAY). I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Equine Management from UMD (2015) and a Master’s in Equine Reproductive Physiology from LSU (2016).
I’m a proud rescue dad and in my free time I enjoy reading, playing…
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Doc-t replied to the discussion Benign question in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
As a general rule of thumb, wounds below the knee and hock can get proud flesh while above, not so much. Therefore, above these structures where it is difficult to wrap you have 3 options: 1) suture, 2) wrap or 3) keep clean and let heal by “second intention.” #1 and #3 work well where there is a lot of underlying muscle while less well…
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KarenM replied to the discussion Benign question in the forum Horse Care, Barn & Farm Topics 4 years ago
Whew, I’ve done the first steps right. I did hit it with the water trying to knock out any debris, and I scrubbed it with Betadine. Earlier today I irrigated with saline and had to cold hose some swelling below, and wrapped it. Funny how high a horse can lift a hind leg sideways without kicking. He’s usually very good but this one hurts. (Would…
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