Hey everyone!
Signing in here from Arabian Youth Nationals in Oklahoma City! It's currently 7:54 am and already 85 degrees. The forecast is between 97-103 degrees for the next 2 weeks I'll be out here. Pretty HOT! The last two weeks has been mostly driving around to different states in the midwest preparing all the horses for this show. In preparation we have done lots of joint injections, either with steroids, IRap or PRP depending on the particular case. We have also performed shock wave and laser therapy to try and promote blood flow and healing in areas of chronic injury or pain. I have also watched Dr. Hill and Dr. O'Cull perform mesotheraph to desensitize the nerve endings in muscle areas that are extra sensitive. A few areas that we have done are the neck and the epaxial muscles over the thoracolumbar region.
During the last few days of horses arriving at the show we have had to deal with a lot of respiratory cases related to shipping fever. Most of these horses shipped in from a minimum of an hour away to a max of over 20 hours. I have become accustomed to the work up of these cases, starting with a complete physical exam and then usually ultrasound to determine if there is any consolidation in the lungs. Depending on the case and the degree of dehydration of these horses we then usually place a temporary catheter and run fluids and start the horses on a round of antibiotics and banamine. I've really enjoyed working with some medical cases, it's been a nice refresher and change from the lameness cases. I have been administering all of the IV medications as well as placing most of the catheters; I love the practice!
I'm in for another exciting two weeks of showing! Until next time..
Alex
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