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[RC] Rate him - shermanTitle: MessageMy vet told me a few
years ago that one of the reason that horses live longer now is due to early
parasite treatment, that the first few months was the most important
to keep the intestinal tract from becoming compromised and leading to
predisposition to colic as teenagers. That said, I wouldn't turn down a horse
that I wanted just because he might be compromised later in life. Most horse
owners have only recently learned about the proper treatment for encysted small
stronglyes, so lots of horses out there are compromised and may have
problems due to that too. Same with mustangs, no early parasite care, yet most
can live healthy and productive lives when captured and trained properly, right?
And even with the best of care they will still colic, shatter a leg running and
playing in pasture, or hurt themselves a thousand other ways
(:>)
Kathy
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