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[RC] Emergency Treatment Fund (was: Research Committee News...) - shermanTitle: MessageWith all the
information available from vet schools involved in treating equine colic
nationwide over the years, is there really much of a chance that the few
endurance horses that need colic surgery each year will add significant
information about the cause and proper treatment of colic? Of course, I'm
assuming the info and studies are shared which may be wrong. My
friend's horse was treated early this week for a colic. He was
told it's a very common type for endurance horses, the treating vet had
been or is currently involved in a study regarding the issue, and still there is
not a clear answer on why this happened.
Kathy
Until the vets are convinced that they know what is going on with the
fit, conservatively ridden horse that suddenly "goes south," I want them to do
as many treatments and surgeries as the owners will permit. Much to gain
and $3.00 to lose.
Barbara
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