April 2021 Issue

Page 18 April 2021 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN www. EquineColicReliefUSA.com • Email: zebecash2@hotmail.com By Dr. Janik Gasiorowski The Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center is proud to announce the acquisition of the most upgraded version of the Optomed dynamic endoscope. Dynamic upper respiratory collapse is a common cause of poor performance in horses. Use of this technology will allow us to more accurately diagnose disorders of the upper respiratory Dynamic Endoscopy Available at the Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center tract of the horse. In contrast to standard endoscopy, this system is used while the horse is being ridden or driven, giving us a di- rect look (live telemetric feed and video recording) at airway func- tion when disease is most likely to manifest itself clinically. It is an invaluable tool in planning up- per respiratory laser and surgical procedures. Conditions such as dynamic collapse of arytenoids, collapse of the aryepiglottic (AE) folds, pharyngeal collapse, and vocal cord collapse can only be observed during a dynamic respiratory endoscopic study. Dynamic respiratory endoscopy is also indicated for use in horses with exercise intolerance and poor performance. These studies can be performed at the clinic or on the farm, on sport and pleasure horses where they can be ridden and/or longed. They may also be performed on horses at the racetrack or training center, where the patient can be ridden or driven, and the airway as- sessed under realistic training conditions. The dynamic endoscopy study may be used as a stand alone diagnostic, or can be part of a poor performance (cardio- pulmonary) evaluation package which may include lower respira- tory tract examination (endosco- py and bronchoalveolar lavage) or full cardiac examination (echocardiogram and ECG at rest and during exercise to evaluate heart rhythm under performance conditions). We are excited to have added this service to our diagnostic arsenal. Please visit our website www.midatlanticequine.com or call the clinic at 609-397-0078 for estimates and to schedule an appointment. Every horse owner fears col- ic. For the terrible pain it puts our horses through. For the expense and the real possibility of losing our horses. For making us feel that we are virtually helpless. Equine Colic Relief is an all-natural colic remedy that works to resolve a bout of colic in as little as 90-200 minutes. One bottle does one bout of colic. Administer orally as soon as you notice colic symptoms. ECR has a taste horses “love”, so once you get it into their mouth, you rarely have any trouble getting them to swallow. ECR is completely drug free, is 100% natural, contains no banned herbs or substances, is thoroughly tested, and is complete- ly safe for all equines including lactating and/or pregnant mares, foals, minis, and breeding stallions. The ingredients are fresh extracts of Irish Sea moss and deep sea kelp, purified water, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous, Calcium D, peppermint oil, glycerin, molas- ses and Sorbitol for flavoring. The formula helps dissipate gas in the bowel, assists gut rehy- dration, balances electrolytes, and softens any impacted or hardened fecal matter so the horse’s gut can move and eliminate effortlessly. Equine Colic Relief has a 14 year shelf life and is com- pletely stable in all temperatures and needs no refrigeration in the summer and no heat in the winter. The product is provided as a 4 oz. liquid and is administered orally via syringe (included) towards the back of the horse’s mouth. Easy! Be smart and call your vet immediately if you do not hear bi-lateral bowel sounds return within 30 minutes, and/or if your horse does not pass fecal matter within 200 minutes. In that case your horse probably has more than a normal bout of colic. Be prepared -- buy Equine Colic Relief online at EquineColicReliefUSA.com. We Fear Colic. Equine Colic Relief Can Help