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Re: [RC] pupura hemorrhagica - D'Arcy Demianoff-ThompsonYes, one of my mares, Valaba had this when she was in foal to Little Diego. Dr. Byerly, Merced, CA - treated her like he would a cow with it. He said, "you are going to possibly loose her, she will loose the foal with the steriods and/or you could loose both." I said, "do what you have to do to save her!" He not only saved her he saved the foal as most of you know and have met, Little Diego, who is now owned by Colton Medeiros. Litle Diego's registered name was going to be Byerly's Triumph. We never registered him because we knew he was going to be small, geldged, and was going to remain with us FOREVER! Until Colton came along 1.5 years ago and they fell in love with each other. Yet, I digress! I would contact Dr. Byerly who is now privately employed by the Flying M ranch in Merced, CA. I don't have his number. If you can't find it call Kathy Moren (let her know I referred you) 209-722-0279 she can get you his number. Best of luck for your friend. D'Arcy --- Beth Bliss <bcbliss@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Purpura hemorrhagica of horses is a form of nonthrombocytopenic purpura that often is a sequela of an earlier Streptococcus equi respiratory infection; it is mediated by immune complexes of antibody and streptococcal antigen in vascular basement membranes. (from the Merck Veterinary Manual) http://www.merckvetmanual.com. There are 3 pictures on the site. My friends coming 3 year old filly has been diagnosed with pupura hemorrhagica. She is being treated with a steroid and a antibiotic, but just wondered if anyone on this list has personal experiences with this disease that I could share with her. At first, she thought it was hives, and began the process of eliminating various possible allergens from her environment one at a time, but as it progressed to oozing fluid filled areas on her forelimbs, she went to the veterinarian. At first the treatment relieved some of the symptoms, but now it is getting worse, with large areas of edema on her belly, flanks, vulva etcetera. The vet has had one other case like this, and is working through the medication/treatment options and visiting daily at this point. Thanks, Beth D'Arcy L. Demianoff-Thompson liberty4640@xxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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