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Foal has Botulism?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:26 pm
by MareMc56
Help!!...I've got a foal born 2/3/08 who is now @ Hagyard and they are suspecting Botulism...they're really not sure what she's got...won't get the tests back until tomorrow morning...Mare was vaccinated...anyone out there have any experience with this...very healthy baby up to now but was a little dull late yesterday afternoon but nothing noticeable other than that... first thing this morning she wouldn't get up...had to have help walking the first 20 steps or so to load onto the van...any suggestions...not that Hagyard doesn't know what they're doing but just putting this out there...and a few prayers would help...Thanks
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 7:04 pm
by Mood Swings
Jingles to you and your foal
Hope the little guy is going to be okay.
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:12 pm
by Outermonvolia
Clostridium botulinum is an anarobic bacteria (lives without oxygen) found in soil. All barnyards have it. The bacteria gives off an exotoxin which effects the central nervous system. Symptoms include respiratory difficulties, muscle weakness, and paralysis. Some cases result in death. Means of entry are ingesting dirt or wounds getting infected with dirt containing the bacteria. Hope this helps a little.............
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:13 am
by MareMc56
Heard from Hagyard this a.m....so far so good...it is Botulism...we caught it early and she is improving and is expected to make a full recovery..phew!...still praying for that full recovery.
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:20 am
by nferro9925
MareMc56 - Our prayers are with you and your new filly.
I hope all is well.......soon!
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 9:20 am
by MareMc56
Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers...heard again this
morning from the vet..no improvement overnight
but she's stable...may have to go on ventilator for a bit so
as of now it's wait and see..seems like the next couple days
are going to be the worst so as long as she continues to
remain stable and doesn't regress that's the best that can
be expected for now..I've attached a picture of her @
3 days old...only one I have...I feel better looking @
her healthy than imagining her @ the clinic.[img][img]http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/MareMc56/SafeAgain2008FillybyBowmansBand2-1.jpg[/img][/img]
Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:15 am
by Strategic Maneuver
I know what you are going thru, lost my first filly this year to neonatal septecimia after a week and half at the clinic. Every time the phone rang, my heart skipped a beat or two. She's a beauty and I am pulling for her!
Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:41 pm
by Jessi P
So sorry to hear your girl has botulism - I am jingling for you and for her darling little self to get better.
Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:00 am
by serenarider
What a pretty girl. Jingles for her.
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:33 pm
by MareMc56
Good News!...she is responding very well to treatment ...temp is down and looks like she's on her way to a full recovery..they are amazed she's actually gained weight...keep going little lady!
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:43 pm
by Strategic Maneuver
Yeah, that is good news. Was hoping you would keep us updated on her. Any idea when you can bring her home?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:22 pm
by MareMc56
Doing even better today!...they originally told me if all went well she would be there about 10 days...this is day eight...can't wait to see this vet bill!...but as long as she's healthy I'll figure out how to pay it...thanks again to all for your caring thoughts.
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:20 am
by MareMc56
Mom and Healthy Baby are coming home today!!!...12 days @ Hagyard...time to eat some bluegrass and get on with life @ the farm.
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:36 am
by Toccet02
Oh excellent--I'm relieved.
Enjoy!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:42 am
by Strategic Maneuver
Wonderful!