


| Battenkill Veterinary Equine P.C. PO Box 112, 518 State Rte. 29 and 40S, Middle Falls NY 12848 phone: (518) 692 - 2000 after hours answering service (518) 692 - 2000 or 1 (877) 770-5416 Fax: (518) 692 - 7554 info@battenkillequine.com |
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| Recommended De-worming Schedule Late winter (Jan)- Ivermectin Early Spring (March) - Panacur Spring (May) - Ivermectin/Praziquantel Summer (July) - Pyrantel (Strongid) Fall (Sept) - Ivermectin Early Winter (Nov) - Double dose of Pyrantel (Strongid) |

| Normal Vital Signs Equine Adults Temp : 99 - 101 Degrees Heart Rate: 30 - 44 Beats Per Minute Respiratory Rate: 12 - 20 Breaths Per Minute Equine Foals Temp: 99.5 - 102 Degrees Heart Rate: 60 - 120 Beats Per Minute Respiratory Rate: 12-20 Breaths Per Minute |

| Horse Owner Education Seminars The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga, Albany, and Dutchess counties, and local veterinary practices will be co-hosting a series of horse owner education seminars this spring with Dr. David Pugh of Pfizer/Fort Dodge. A range of concerns such as parasite control, nutrition, and colic will be addressed. These seminars will include the most current information about these topics. Dr. Pugh’s work has been extensively published and he has received numerous teaching awards, as well as being the recipient of the 2006 University of Georgia AM Mills Award for contributions to veterinary science. These seminars will be a great educational opportunity! Dr. Pugh will be available at the following times and locations:
The presentations will run from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. There will be refreshments available and a nominal $5 fee will be charged, the proceeds of which will be donated to an equine charity. It is preferable for you to pre-register with your veterinarian for these seminars so that plans can be made to accommodate all who attend. |