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If these were administered before a competition which ones would be positive on a drug test?
If these were administered before a competition which ones would be positive on a drug test?
As a microbiologist the lack of control over antibiotics really worries me.
As a microbiologist the lack of control over antibiotics really worries me.
Baytril is enrofloxacin, which is a fluoroquinolone - a protected class of antibiotic here. Vets should only ever use fluoroquinolones where a swab and culture/sensitivity has shown that it is the only available option. This also applies to 3rd and 4th generation cephalosporins.
@BunnyDog - is this amount of work normal for you guys? I appreciate this is a set time clinic but that seemed like A LOT of work for one session. Admittedly I don't push my horse as much as I could but I think he'd be on his knees after all that!
The fact that my horse had an exposed hole in his stifle joint, thus exposing all the inside things to the outside world, should not be lost sight of. The horse was under daily vet care for the first few weeks of this issue and as such I would refer you to take up any issues with the veterinary norms at the time, 5 years ago, in the US. It was a very touch and go thing and I am still grateful that we were able to save him. Baytril was a huge part of that success.
I've just watched the full video. Gus and his chestnut were a lovely partnership.
Emily,
I have managed to watch most of the Richard Spooner videos of each of the groups. I found them on youtube. Sadly there isn't any of the groups on day 3.
When I watched Richard riding Cudo first time round I thought he was a bit harsh. Now,having watched all the hours of him training each group, I'll admit I got rather hooked on them, they are so informative. It really helps watching his ride on Cudo in context with everything else which is kind of what you were trying to explain to everyone! Richard is so skilled at reading all the horses. I really like his approach.
I hope they put up the 3rd day for all the groups, as I have learned so much and want to see what happens when everyone rides a course. The improvements in some of the partnerships is really impressive and there are so many pieces of advice which I am going to try on my horse too.
You guys should really not be so judgemental. She got a chance of a lifetime. The horse isn't lame from working the 3rd day. She gave him Ibuprofen pretty much. She didn't drug him with illegal drugs. . it's like you are perfect, no? Maybe just ease up on the criticism. You realize you're not doing anything positive and what has been done is done. Leave her alone!I’d have pulled the horse from day 3. And my vet would have advised me to do the same if I’d asked her advice on how to proceed.
Both normal responses here in the UK.