Having the vet over for routine spring vaccinations is a good day that we always enjoy. I guess to some, spending two hours in an environment with dozens upon dozens of needles doesn't sound like fun. The 1200 pound beasties being stuck with them "surprise!" waking them from their cozy accomodations and naps and daydreams might agree with you. It is an important day for our herd's health. We have the vet there for routine work which is a low key visit, there isn't a crampy colic or cut needing stitches.
The enjoying part is that we get to chat with our vet about new science, and spend time going over each horse, sharing our parasite control rotation and latest feed strategies. We discuss their overall health and any concerns and questions about attitude, appetite, their job, and everything from their hair coat to their manure in the quest to keep them happy and healthy. He gives suggestions and shares new technologies, sports medicine advances and new studies that are out.
The most surprising thing I heard today from the Doc was that he just read a study in racehorses that shows playing a radio in the barn, even soft music, can contribute to ULCERS!
Nicholas smile brightened up the aisle with that news!
Nicholas 1, Radio 0.
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