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The Simple Life Farm
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It just broke my heart when I saw it on the news, how tradjic!!!!
chandab
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I caught a bit on the radio today, something about an injectable supplement as being the possible cause. The horses that got the injection died, those that didn't are fine. Waiting to see more on it.
Minimor
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Here's the onearticle I've come across, where the team captains says Biodyl was given to all the horses that died.
Biodyl
And a newer article, describing the pulmonary edema the horses suffered, and the way in which Biodyl could possibly have caused the problem: Pulmonary edema in polo ponies
Biodyl
And a newer article, describing the pulmonary edema the horses suffered, and the way in which Biodyl could possibly have caused the problem: Pulmonary edema in polo ponies
How horrible, and preventable from the sounds of it. Hmmm, wonder why the drug is banned here? Why would people feel the need to do this to otherwise healthy and fit horses? I just dont get it sometimes. I guess the same reason some of the human athletes feel the need to use steroids...
Bunnylady
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The drug being banned here is most likely because the FDA hasn't tested it, or hasn't finished testing it. The FDA is notoriously slow about granting approval, and highly suspicious of anyone else's research. They are also very resistant to using an approved drug for a different application. So just because it isn't FDA approved doesn't mean it isn't safe (nor does their approval mean it is!!
Reble
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Thanks for the update, so sad, just hope they find what was the cause for sure
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chandab
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I got an update from TheHorse.com and the article said that a pharmacy incorrectly prepared the supplement; one ingredient was incorrect (sounds like the measurement for it), but they wouldn't say the ingredient. http://www.thehorse.com/ViewArticle.aspx?ID=14032 Its being further investigated.
Reble
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Yes, got the update also ..Thanks chandab .... oh so so sad.
Franck's Pharmacy Chief Operations Officer Jennifer Beckett released the following statement April 23:
"On an order from a veterinarian, Franck's Pharmacy prepared medication that was used to treat the 21 horses on the Lechuza Polo team. As soon as we learned of the tragic incident, we conducted an internal investigation that was led by an outside lawyer and, upon its conclusion, we immediately alerted the state Department of Health and Board of Pharmacy. The report, which we are furnishing to these agencies, concluded that the strength of an ingredient in the medication was incorrect. We will cooperate fully with the authorities as they continue their investigations.
"Franck's Pharmacy has been providing patients, physicians and veterinarians with custom medications for more than 25 years. We are in the healthcare profession and are committed to improving the health of our patients.
"We extend our most sincere condolences to the horses' owners, the Lechuza Polo team and the members of the United States Polo Association. We share their grief and sadness.
"Because of the ongoing investigations, we cannot discuss further details about this matter at this time."
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