From: Holland, Dawn
[mailto:Dawn.Holland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
12:10 PM To: Melody Wong Subject: RE: Contact Purina Mills
- Equine Nutrition Site
We appreciate your concern. Below is the information
from our Equine Nutritionist, Dr. Karen Davison. She is working closely
with the veterinarians and other professionals involved. There is no
reason not to feed Strategy.
There has been a farm in Texas that tragically lost 25 - 26
horses since this past Saturday afternoon. Due to the magnitude of this
loss, it has drawn the attention of news media in the area and has apparently
found life on the internet. This farm does feed bulk Strategy, but there
are no indications at this point that the feed was defective in any way as it
was manufactured and delivered to the farm. None of the veterinarians
involved are indicating that Strategy caused this problem and they
are investigating other potential causative factors. Nothing has
been determined for sure because tests take time, but the farm owner and the
veterinarians are not blaming the feed and the farm is feeding sacked Strategy
currently. However, the rumor mill is spreading faster than a California wild fire and
folks are saying Strategy caused these deaths. Texas A&M is doing
necropsy work and analysis on several horses and Dr. Stacie Appleton and Dr.
Leo Eldridge are involved in this case. Stacie has been to the farm and
to Texas A&M and is working with Dr. Eldridge to offer any help we
can. The farm owner is appreciative of our interest and help.
Thanks and have a good day! :-)
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Animal Care Specialist
1-800-227-8941
314-317-5154
fax 314-317-5284
Dawn_Holland@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
-----Original Message----- From: Melody Wong
[mailto:wrecksduke@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
11:54 AM To: *PMIWeb Subject: Contact Purina Mills -
Equine Nutrition Site
Contact Purina Mills Equine Nutrition
Request from: Ms. Melody Wong
Address: 10524 Johanna Ave
City: ShadowHillsState:
CA Zip Code: 91040
E-mail: wrecksduke@xxxxxxxxxxx
Phone: (818) 353-6970 Fax:
Which best describes you?: Owner
Which dealer are you working with?: East valley Feed
Would you like to be contacted by a Purina Mills Representative?: Yes
My question, comment or request is... See email I pasted below. Any
info/comments on this before chaos errupts. Melody 25 Peruvian Paso horses die
over night! What a sad story. Just sharing this info with you. I have no idea
what killed the horses, but they do suspect the feed, which i heard was Purina
Stragey. Again...this was not confirmed and if you do not trust your feed,
please contact the dealer. http://www.theeagle.com/stories/071806/local_20060718011.php
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Do you own:
Dogs: Cat: Rabbits:
Poultry: Swine: Goats:
Horses: Cattle: Sheep:
Cows:
Other species: How many?: End Of Request
