"WILL E. MOON"at around 5 months had front legs that looked like eggbeaters. Traditional treatments and surgeries helped one leg but not the other. Dr. Michael H. Gotchey designed and performed a very unusal surgery to save his life. Read about it in "The Horse" magazine. www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=5684
EQUINE CORRAL
Normal Temperature 99.5*F-101.5*F: Pulse 25-45 bpm: Respiration 18-36 rpm
Some Horsey Don'ts: Don't give pain relievers the day of a lameness exam
Vaccination Guidelines
5-Way* is recommended yearly in May. Foals should receive their initial 5-Way at four (4) months (if mare not vaccinated one month prior to foaling)or at five (5) months (if mare was vaccinated one month prior to foaling) and boosted one (1) month after initial vaccination (*if you travel or show you may need additiaonl protection).
Rhino-Flu* is recommended twice yearly. Once in May (included in the 5-Way vaccine) and once in November (*if you travel or show you may need additional protection).
West Nile* is recommended yearly in June (if you travel or show you may need additional protection).
Worming is recommended but varies depending on stable conditions. Check with your veterinarian for a worming schedule that fits your needs.
When Should I Castrate My Horse? Any time after 30 days is a guideline, but you should discuss this with your veterinarian.
Traveling: If you leave the State of Colorado you will need a current negative Coggins (blood test that takes several days) and a veterinarian signed health certificate (each state has different requirements).
I'm Having A Foal! The gestation period for horses is 335 days +/- 10 days. An ultrasound should be done to verify pregnancy at 18, 30, and 45 days. Mares should be vaccinated with Rhino in their 5th, 7th, and 9th month and with a 5-Way in their 10th month. Mares should be wormed with ivermectin sometime within 24 hours of foaling. If your mare has been in hard labor for more than 1/2 hour or appears to be having difficulty, call your veterinarian immediately.