Get Ready for Spring

Dr. Fred Robinson Jr.Riverside Veterinary Clinic,

LLC

Before we get started….. Any questions on what’s been covered

thus far… Top ten things Lameness fore and hindlimb Respiratory disease GI issues Nutrition Basic disease recognition Vaccines

Before we get started…..

Any questions on what we’re going to cover in the spring… Founder/Laminitis - March 31 Equine Cushings Disease – April 14 A Review of Dentistry – April 28 Ownership 102: Being you own vet –

sometimes – May 12 Pharmacology 101 – May 26

Getting ready for spring Vaccines Dental work Foot care Parasite control Pasture transition Getting into shape Injuries Joint disease Weight management You…

Vaccines

Eastern, Western Encephalomyelitis Tetanus Influenza Rhinopnuemonitis West Nile Virus Strangles Venezuelan Encephalomyelitis

Dental work

Enamel points Waves Hooks Ramps Incisor abnormalities Tall teeth Premature tooth loss

Foot care

Foot conditioning

Footing

Shoes

No shoes

Parasite control Which wormer do you choose and

why? Ivermectin

Pyrantel

Fenbendazol

Praziquantal

Pasture transition

This can be summed up in one word

SLOWLY

Getting into shape Getting your gear ready

Blankets, pads, saddles Bending Suppleness Progressive vs. instantaneous “Tying up”

Exceeding the capability and ability of the muscles for the current level of activity and body condition

Injuries Lacerations

Foot abscesses

Tendonitis

Exertional Rhabomyolitis

Eye injuries

Joint disease

Proactive vs. Reactive Pro

Stop inflammation Prevent the ramp up

Reactive Combat inflammation Try to ramp it down

You Stretching your body

Before AND after activity

Preparing your mind Getting ready to ride Knowing what you’re doing Knowing where you’re going and how

you’ll get there