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Quiet Shot
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01/13/2009 - 8:02 am
reply from
Frank Reilly
In the December 2008 Farriers Form, I noted that in working with donkeys and mules, a farrier was injured during a trimming. In our practice, we routinely sedate these animals 15 minutes prior to the farrier appointment using intramuscular medications. They start to be effected by the drugs within 6-7 minutes and by 15 minutes are quiet and easy to trim. Farriers should not be shy in having the owner contact the Veterinarian to have them give a "quiet shot". It allows the farrier to do the job quickly, safely, completely, and avoids wrestling matches. Owners like the fact that their animal is not fighting and stressing out. This is an example of when the team work of the Farrier and the Veterinarian really benefits all.
Thank you,
Dr. Frank K. Reilly
equimedsurg@aol.com
West Chester, PA
Thank you,
Dr. Frank K. Reilly
equimedsurg@aol.com
West Chester, PA
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01/14/2009 - 7:18 am
reply from
Ross Maynard
Alot of times the price of a quiet shot is more the the donkey or mule is worth. In SE AZ where I live. I am 25 miles from town . The local vet charges $125 trip fee +health exam$75, new client charge$25,And the price of the shot.She is the only game in town. The big problem is Once the farrier is there especialy in rual areas like mine you feel you need to get some money for your time and travel that is where the wreck starts.The other problem is if the owner has a bad animal You can bet your bottom dollar. That it is an adoption, Or a rescue, or a we will learn together. And the owner has not even had basic 4H training. Which would help alot.I dont do any bad ones any more if they cant stand and give me a shot at doing a decent job. All I tell the customer is I wont take a chance at hurting your animal.You need to get some help. As you might be able to tell I dont live and work in a very civilezed area.
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02/ 2/2009 - 12:21 am
reply from
Tom Taylor
I remember "way back" in my apprentice days, all the local shoers had a shot or two of ace on the dash of their trucks. For obvious liability reasons, thats not the common practice anymore. But I have had clients that were willing to get the shot from their vet in advance, and "the owner" gave the animal the shot prior to me working on it. Don't know if that'll work in your area, but I thought I'd mention it.
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02/ 2/2009 - 9:57 am
reply from
Andy Juell
Ross;
You make a rather good point. Sometimes people tend to forget that rural practices have their own unique set of challenges. You're very correct in stating "that's where the wreck begins." Drive 35 miles for nothing? Seems I remember a few of those judgement calls and they didn't have a happy ending. The best thing to do really is become a telephone detective. It can be a little dishonest, but it is better than burning windshield time and having a situation where nobody wins.
Good luck
Andy Juell
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02/ 5/2009 - 8:38 pm
reply from
Ross Maynard
Andy. Are you the Andy that wrote the articles in the AFJ about getting paid, Making exuces for not showing up, and the slipped disk in your back given to you by a very large warm blood? If it is you are blast from the past it is and good to know your still above ground.
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