A Stride Above!
Welcome to "A Stride Above Podcast," where our love for horses and dedication to their well-being brings us together! Your Host, Dr Alberto Rullan, an ISELP-certified Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian and Owner of Performance Equine Veterinary Services and Equine Performance Innovative Center (EPIC) is here to guide you through the latest in horse care, health, and performance.
The bond between a horse and its owner is profound, built on trust, understanding, and a deep commitment to their health and happiness. It's our goal to nurture that bond through education and information, making complex veterinary knowledge accessible and actionable for you.
You can expect weekly episodes to gallop into a range of topics essential for every horse owner. From innovative treatment options that are redefining equine care, to practical advice on recognizing early signs of health issues, we're covering it all. Our focus is on prevention, early detection, and the latest advancements in treatments to ensure your horse can reach their peak performance abilities.
Together, we'll ensure that you and your horses always remain a stride above the rest!
A Stride Above!
Ep 22 - Sick Foals - How to Prepare and First Responses with Dr Alfredo Lichoa
Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alfredo Lichoa joins us for the final part of our series on equine reproduction. Today, our focus shifts to a crucial topic: what to do when a foal is born sick. Dr. Alfredo Lichoa will guide us through essential strategies and treatments that are vital for every horse owner to understand and recognize.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
• How to easily identify placentitis in baby foals by paying attention to the three main signs early.
• Treating contracted tendons in baby foals and also the importance of early intervention for optimal recovery.
• What the colonic retention approach is, importance of there being an intervention and close monitoring for the baby foals.
• All the ways to manage diarrhea and oxygen deprivation (dummy foals) using different prevention strategies, emergency measures, treatment options, and safety considerations.
If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions when it comes to preparing and first responses for sick foals, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!
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