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This information is being posted for easy reference should you need to contact someone other than your general veterinarian.
Columbia University
Website: http://www.vmth.missouri.edu/
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Website concerning Lost Foals alleged the WN vaccination is the cause
Article found by Phyllis Polston-
The LOST FOALS GROUP, is made up of a growing number of breeders nation wide. These breeders are concerned about the effects of the use of the Fort Dodge WVN Vaccine is having on their Foals both born and unborn, brood mares and stallions.
This website was created in efforts to raise awareness about all the people who are suddenly having problems with their mares having deformed foals and/or having problems even conceiving to breed. It is all very interesting to read, there are dozens of personal stories from professional to backyard breeders. There are some pictures and an example is below.
The website to get more information is: www.lost-foals-group.4t.com/index.html
 Deformed foal believed to be related to the mare receiving the WN vaccination. For more information and additional pictures, see the website listed above. |
What to do when you suspect neglect
Article found by Phyllis Polston-
Finding Help
When you've positively identified neglect,
what's the next step?
Witnessing the abuse or neglect of an animal is not an easy thing to stomach. However, it is easy to say, "Someone ought to do something about this!" and drive away believing someone else will intervene. Many times this mindset allows abuse to continue long enough to end in death. To lend a more expedient end to abuse and neglect, we would like to prepare you with steps to follow should you spot such wrongdoings.
1. Approach the owner.
If the horse's owner is at all approachable, speak with them first. Rule out any possibility that the animal is actually at a facility where it is on the road to recovery from someone else's misconduct. It can also be possible that the owner isn't aware of the proper care a horse needs. This can especially be true with new owners of hard-to-keep animals or those in special circumstances, such as pregnant mares. Diana Linkous of the Equine Rescue Network, inc. urges, "If the owner is known, or appears to be hostile, skip this step."
2. Collect evidence.
The key to establishing credibility when filing a complaint is to document what you witness on film. It will be a lot easier to rally the support of your local legal officials with documented proof. Diana recommends,
"If possible, take photos or video from a public area adjacent to the property -- whether public road or sympathetic neighbor's property. Be sure to photograph all possible angles of horses and property, showing whether there is feed available, water (if available, is it clean?), condition of fences, any junk in the area where horses are kept, etc. Be sure to get pictures of horse's feet, and evident scars or open sores, views showing body condition, and so forth. If you are video taping, narrate as you go. If using a still camera, immediately after taking pictures, get into your vehicle and write down all of your impressions."
It is important to note that in some jurisdictions, photos taken while on the owner's property may be inadmissible as evidence, should the case progress to prosecution. Trespassing charges can offer another roadblock; always get permission to enter anyone's property ahead of time. Diana goes on to recommend, "If you are confronted by an armed owner, leave, even if you are on public ground."
Further evidence can be compiled by way of expert witness. You may want to take a trusted equine vet, farrier or other equine professionals out to see the horse and document his or her findings for submission to authorities. Diana offers an interesting side note, "Sometimes these people will not want to get involved, either because they fear loss of business, or because the abuser is in a position of power... cousin to the sheriff, brother to a state senator, whatever." So choose your experts wisely.
3. Contact the Humane Society
If you cannot get any help for the animal from the owners themselves, it's time to get in touch with your local Humane Society. Chris Smith of the Equine Rescue League in Leesburg, Virginia continues this thought,
"Most counties have an Animal Control department, or at least a designated AC Officer (may be called Animal Warden in some jurisdictions.) If you can't find a number for an AC department, check with your county sheriff's office. More often than not, the AC officer falls under his management."
If there are no Humane Society or Animal Control Officers for your county, contacting your sheriff's office remains the next logical step. The sheriff's deputies themselves may have the jurisdiction over animal cruelty. Diana also mentions that it is wise to be prepared for animal control officers that know nothing about horses. "Be willing to teach them..."if they are receptive. Otherwise, this is where the testimony of your expert witness will come in handy.
Deb Tolentino of D-D Farm- Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Columbia, Missouri points out that humane societies, animal control officers and the sheriff's department all have the authority to seize the animal if necessary. "Do not ever go in and just take the animals [yourself] without permission as this is a felony and you may be prosecuted."
4. Get the press involved.
Hopefully the horse's ill fate will be remedied before you reach this point. But if the previous steps don't result in better conditions for the horse, getting the local citizenry aware of the abuse will often press officials to act. Neighborhood interest stories are often a hot topic for local news broadcasts and newspapers. Diana also suggests, "At this point, you want to build up local anger at the situation, so find 4-H clubs, Pony Clubs, and so forth to get a bunch of people behind you in a letter writing campaign." Be careful to involve the public as a last-ditch effort. Doing otherwise could brand you as an agitator and render your efforts to save the animals less effective.
To quote Chris, "The bottom line is this: You are the abused horse's first line of communication with someone who can help. Don't let him down."
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