Nowzad July Update - Horse and Donkey Treatment in the Heat of Kabul’s Summer
Thanks to your support, the Nowzad team helped many working animals who needed urgent care this July. Your kindness made it possible to treat donkeys and horses and bring relief during a challenging month of extreme hot weather.
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July’s Working Animal Program
A total of 170 animals were treated (53 Donkeys, 117 Horses).
Vet Tom treating a donkey with an ear abscess at the Sanctuary
Interventions Conducted:
Vaccinations: 79 (Rabies and Tetanus)
Deworming: 47
Hoof Trimming: 18
Harnesses Provided: 11
Harness Wounds Treated: 6
Other wounds: 4 (legs)
Key Health Issues Identified:
Limping: 7 cases
Respiratory Problems: 4 cases
Malnutrition: 4 cases
Weakness and Dehydration: 4 cases
Joint Problems: 3 cases
Horse with wounds on legs
Treatment Approaches:
In-Field Treatments: Hernia required surgery, wounds, limping, and general weakness.
Hospitalisations: Required in cases of severe injuries, malnutrition and gastrointestinal (GI) problems.
In addition, on one particularly successful day, 55 horses were dewormed and 20 donkeys and horses had their hooves trimmed, ensuring their comfort.
The scorching heat of July brought challenges, and many animals suffered from harness wounds. The combination of intense heat, sweat, and dirty harnesses caused painful sores. The team observed this and worked to ease their suffering.
Jaundiced and wounded horse
Transporting the jaundiced and wounded horse
Three horses needed hospital care. They battled jaundice, arthritis, and respiratory issues. The Nowzad Vet Teams gave them the extra care they needed.
This important work was only possible because of you. Thank you for supporting us and the Nowzad vets.
