Help in Suffering Quarterly Equine Report - April to June 2023

With the help of our donors, AAA provides support to Help in Suffering (HIS) in India. Following is the HIS equine report from April to June 2023.

During this quarter, there were 6 cases attended at the HIS Equine Campus. These consisted of colic, fever, vaginal tumour, pregnancy, wound and lameness.

In one case an owner brought in a mother and foal to the hospital, both were suffering from fever. After treatment and provision of medicine to the owner, both mother and foal recovered well.

Hoof trimming and bandaging was carried out for the treatment of laminitis affecting a mare and all equines were dewormed and had a general check up. All cases have recovered well.

At the Camel Rescue Centre (CRC) in Bassi, the facility is housing 7 donkeys, 1 stallion and 1 mule. Regular deworming is conducted for all equines in the centre.

One mare was brought in from Mohanpuraarea near Bassi village. The owner advised that dirty discharge was coming through mare’s genital organ. The team diagnosed a case of pyometra and Dr Jitendra did a flush of the mare’s uterus with intra uterine solution continuously. In 2 days the mare was recovered.

A 6 year old mare was also brought in, from village Dausa. The mare was unable to eat, and had swelling in the left side of the lower mandible. Dr Jitendra, examined the mare and found there was swelling in the nasal cavity, and there was difficulty in breathing This along with the swelling in the left side of the lower mandible, meant it was a suspected case of actinomycosis.

Dr Jitendra treated the mare with antibiotics and painkillers and also prescribed some oral medicines for 3 to 4 days and sent the mare back home to rest and recover. After 2 days the owner called Dr Jitendra and informed that she is recovering well, the swelling is reducing and she started eating. He thanked the team.

On the 20th June, HIS vets had the opportunity to attend a lecture on Equine Dentistry organized by Animal Aid Abroad with an Equine Expert, Dr Kirsten Jackson. It proved to be an incredibly informative and educational experience for HIS vets. Expanding their knowledge in this specialized area of veterinary medicine is crucial to providing the best possible care for the equine patients and the vets gained some new information and insights on equines.