Re: RC: Microchipped horses

[Horsestwo@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/19/99 2:26:25 PM US Mountain Standard Time, 
keishastar@juno.com writes:

<<  would like to know if anyone has had their horse microchipped.
 
 1)   Who did you have do it?
 2)   Where was the chip placed?
 3)   Has there been any problems with it?
 4)   Do you know who the manufacturer of the chip is?
 5)   Would you do it again?
 
 Thanks. >>


I had both my horses done about 5 years ago by a local vet.  She used the 
AVID system as well and I had NO problems.  Yes, I'd do it again.  I got some 
signs from the manufacturer (free) that you could put up around the place and 
some adhesive bumper sticker type signs but they faded in our intense UV 
climate.  I would like to get something made that is more permanent for the 
barn area.  Without the signs the deterrent value of chipping is not good but 
I like the fact that slaughter houses are checking for chipped horses.

Melanie in AZ


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