On November 9, 2007, three horses were taken in to USERL during an neglect/cruelty investigation in Greene County. The number of horses in this case well surpass the owner's ability to care for them all adequately and has been this way for an extended time. The three horses pictured above are all under 4 years old. Their hooves are in extremely poor condition and they are anemic from malnutrition and internal parasitism. It is hopeful that they can make a full recovery.
November 23, 2007
The three colts are in quarantine, beginning a feeding program and farrier work. They have been doing well, but are very lethargic and are being watched carefully. Their bloodwork showed poor health, a special concern being anemia. The anemia is from malnutrition and a heavy internal parasite load (as is seen with the bloated bellies in the photos). They will likely need to stay in quarantine longer than the usual 2 weeks in order to get them through this first critical stage of their recovery. Once they are gaining weight and the anemia is improving, they will available for fostering.
The three colts are in quarantine, beginning a feeding program and farrier work. They have been doing well, but are very lethargic and are being watched carefully. Their bloodwork showed poor health, a special concern being anemia. The anemia is from malnutrition and a heavy internal parasite load (as is seen with the bloated bellies in the photos). They will likely need to stay in quarantine longer than the usual 2 weeks in order to get them through this first critical stage of their recovery. Once they are gaining weight and the anemia is improving, they will available for fostering.
Above: The Percheron colt dozes in the sun, something all them do often due to their weak health.
Right: The spotted colt will be taken to a veterinary clinic next week for radiographs of his front hooves. A farrier will then work on them as the radiographs are taken. The work on their hooves had to be delayed until the colts were strong enough for sedation.
Right: The spotted colt will be taken to a veterinary clinic next week for radiographs of his front hooves. A farrier will then work on them as the radiographs are taken. The work on their hooves had to be delayed until the colts were strong enough for sedation.
This Belgian colt is also anemic, often stumbling as he walks around. He is already gaining some weight and is now more alert.
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Check back for updates on their progress through their recovery.
Three horses taken in from Greene County Investigation
On November 9, 2007, three horses were taken in to USERL during an neglect/cruelty investigation in Greene County. The number of horses in this case well surpass the owner's ability to care for them all adequately and has been this way for an extended time. The three horses pictured above are all under 4 years old. Their hooves are in extremely poor condition and they are anemic from malnutrition and internal parasitism. It is hopeful that they can make a full recovery.
November 23, 2007
The three colts are in quarantine, beginning a feeding program and farrier work. They have been doing well, but are very lethargic and are being watched carefully. Their bloodwork showed poor health, a special concern being anemia. The anemia is from malnutrition and a heavy internal parasite load (as is seen with the bloated bellies in the photos). They will likely need to stay in quarantine longer than the usual 2 weeks in order to get them through this first critical stage of their recovery. Once they are gaining weight and the anemia is improving, they will available for fostering.
The three colts are in quarantine, beginning a feeding program and farrier work. They have been doing well, but are very lethargic and are being watched carefully. Their bloodwork showed poor health, a special concern being anemia. The anemia is from malnutrition and a heavy internal parasite load (as is seen with the bloated bellies in the photos). They will likely need to stay in quarantine longer than the usual 2 weeks in order to get them through this first critical stage of their recovery. Once they are gaining weight and the anemia is improving, they will available for fostering.
Above: The Percheron colt dozes in the sun, something all them do often due to their weak health.
Right: The spotted colt will be taken to a veterinary clinic next week for radiographs of his front hooves. A farrier will then work on them as the radiographs are taken. The work on their hooves had to be delayed until the colts were strong enough for sedation.
Right: The spotted colt will be taken to a veterinary clinic next week for radiographs of his front hooves. A farrier will then work on them as the radiographs are taken. The work on their hooves had to be delayed until the colts were strong enough for sedation.
This Belgian colt is also anemic, often stumbling as he walks around. He is already gaining some weight and is now more alert.
Check back for updates on their progress through their recovery.
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November 28, 2007:
The Percheron/cross and the spotted colts were both taken to Neuse River Veterinary Hospital today to receive critical hoof care. A wonderful farrier, Danny Glover, worked with veterinarians to carve away years of neglect of their hooves.
The Percheron/cross and the spotted colts were both taken to Neuse River Veterinary Hospital today to receive critical hoof care. A wonderful farrier, Danny Glover, worked with veterinarians to carve away years of neglect of their hooves.
The spotted colt, now named "Blue", was radiographed to determine location of various hoof structures before trimming began. After one hoof, a comparison was made for documentation and then work began on the other hooves.
"Blue" with all four hooves trimmed. He can now get around much easier.
The Percheron cross, now named "Bocephus", was also examined and then trimmed by the farrier. He has severe thrush, infected, in his right hind hoof. With the infection debrided out, it should heal fine now.
The Belgian colt, now named "Tonka", will be trimmed at a later date. He has been too weak to stand steadily with one leg up for the farrier. So his work will be done at a later date when he is stronger.
USERL wishes to thank Neuse River Veterinary Hospital and Danny Glover, again, for the wonderful work with these horses.
USERL wishes to thank Neuse River Veterinary Hospital and Danny Glover, again, for the wonderful work with these horses.
April 18, 2008:
After battling severe malnutrition, internal parasite infestation and lice infestation - all three horses are doing very well. This was a tough group to rehabilitate due to such severe malnutrition, but they are looking much better now, as seen in the photos below. Two are to be at the NC Sandhills Field Day for demostrations with trainers April 19th. Photos of Bocephus, the black Percheron, will be posted soon, too.
Blue and Bocephus have both been castrated earlier this year. Tonka will be castrated later, as he has not descended both testicles yet (a common problem with young, malnourished colts). All should be available for adoption possibly by late spring.
Great job to their fosters for such wonderful, successful rehabilitations!
After battling severe malnutrition, internal parasite infestation and lice infestation - all three horses are doing very well. This was a tough group to rehabilitate due to such severe malnutrition, but they are looking much better now, as seen in the photos below. Two are to be at the NC Sandhills Field Day for demostrations with trainers April 19th. Photos of Bocephus, the black Percheron, will be posted soon, too.
Blue and Bocephus have both been castrated earlier this year. Tonka will be castrated later, as he has not descended both testicles yet (a common problem with young, malnourished colts). All should be available for adoption possibly by late spring.
Great job to their fosters for such wonderful, successful rehabilitations!
"Tonka", the Belgian, has blossomed! He's looking magnificent under the wonderful care of a foster!
"Blue" (nicknamed "Mavi" by his foster), is also doing magnificent under good care.
May 2, 2008:
Bocephus is doing great, too! He's up to weight and shiny, thanks to his foster mom (great job!!).
Bocephus is doing great, too! He's up to weight and shiny, thanks to his foster mom (great job!!).
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Great job to all these fosters for opening their farms to these horses and giving them new health, new life and a loving home!