Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we have a compelling story shared by Dr. Alberto Rullan about a remarkable case involving a horse named Blue and the scary experience of dealing with a severe eye ulcer. Dr. Rullan vividly recalls the distressing sight of Blue’s eye seemingly melting before him—an alarming situation that demanded swift action.

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• How Dr. Alberto Rullan faced a severe eye ulcer in a horse named Blue, where the eye was visibly deteriorating.
• Why it was important that Dr. Alberto Rullan followed guidance from a mentor where he used amnion from a mare's placenta to treat the ulcer, a novel approach at the time.
• How Dr. Alberto Rullan was able to successfully perform the procedure under veterinary direction, leading to Blue's eye healing.
• What specific techniques and approaches Dr. Alberto Rullan has now integrated into his practice after his experience with Blue.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding eye ulcers or Blue’s story, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alfredo Lichoa joins us for the final part of our series on equine reproduction. Today, our focus shifts to a crucial topic: what to do when a foal is born sick. Dr. Alfredo Lichoa will guide us through essential strategies and treatments that are vital for every horse owner to understand and recognize.

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• How to easily identify placentitis in baby foals by paying attention to the three main signs early.
• Treating contracted tendons in baby foals and also the importance of early intervention for optimal recovery.
• What the colonic retention approach is, importance of there being an intervention and close monitoring for the baby foals.
• All the ways to manage diarrhea and oxygen deprivation (dummy foals) using different prevention strategies, emergency measures, treatment options, and safety considerations.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions when it comes to preparing and first responses for sick foals, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!

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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, special guest Dr. Alfredo Lichoa returns to further discuss equine reproduction, focusing on practical advice and essential considerations for horse owners who are interested in breeding. Stay tuned to learn more insight into equine reproduction and specifically pre-foaling, from Dr. Alfredo Lichoa!

In this episode you’ll learn about:
• The importance of vaccinating mares against equine viruses.
• Why it is necessary to regularly monitor during pregnancy to detect and manage conditions like placentitis, which can severely impact fetal health and lead to complications during birth.
• The reason as to why it is crucial to ensure the foal receives adequate immunity after birth.
• Practical advice on preparing for foaling; emphasizing the importance of checking the mare's vulva before birth to prevent complications and ensure a safe delivery for both mare and foal.

If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding pre-foaling, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Join us here again next week for some more insightful and helpful knowledge on improving your horse’s health! Don’t forget to follow and subscribe so you stay in the loop and never miss an episode!

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