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WWidgeon reacted to Nari's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with
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I've never been on a yard that quarantines or wants a blood test, the closest was one yard that insisted any horses bought from a... -
WWidgeon replied to the thread PTS- Is it too soon?.Absolutely this! Whatever you choose, it's not wrong. You've obviously already poured a huge amount of care and money into this horse...
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WIt’s rarely ever too soon and in a horse you think is in pain and difficult to handle, it’s very justifiable. Doesn’t mean it’s not...
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WEntirely up to you really, I too don’t have an issue with long term bute if it’s keeping them comfortable and happy. Unless of course...
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WEven if she's field sound on bute, there's no shame in calling it a day before it becomes an issue. Nobody has a right to judge you...
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WI'm sorry you're facing this. It's horrible but there's good welfare reasons why people PTS before winter - it's hard on joints and...
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WWidgeon replied to the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine?.Personally I wouldn't be worried by no quarantine or strangles testing, but I would want to feel that the YO and other liveries were...
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WWidgeon reacted to ihatework's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
Honestly it wouldn’t bother me. I’ve only been on one normal livery yard that insisted on it. All studs I’ve sent mare/foal to have...
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WWidgeon reacted to Ample Prosecco's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
I know the owner and horse too and it was absolutely tragic. The yard was dodgy AF as not only did they hush up symptoms but they...
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WWidgeon reacted to Goldenstar's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
I think it’s in some ways illogical to quarantine horses whose history is known while other horses go out to clinics and shows .
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WWidgeon reacted to Gamebird's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
As a vet I'd be bloody delighted if a yard didn't ask for a strangles blood test. They are bloody pointless and don't mean what people...
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WWidgeon reacted to Ceifer's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
This. Having had to isolate a new horse on a new livery yard for 2 weeks was hell on earth. The horse was extremely stressed and...
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WWidgeon reacted to fredflop's post in the thread What would you think of a yard that doesn't ask new arrivals for a strangles test and doesn't quarantine? with Like.
Also worth bearing in mind that horses can “pass” a blood test, not show any signs of infection during isolation, and STILL be carriers.
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WI’m not sure how I feel about this one. I am just under 100kg, and ride a slightly arthritic 18 year old, so I do exactly what they’re...
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WI think because I feel that some of the comments were very critical of WHW for not rehoming more horses as ridden prospects. None of us...