Glossary
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Joint injectionsConsider using x-ray guidance to ensure you're in the right place, especially if you, personally, don't often block that joint eg a pastern. |
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MistakesThings will go wrong, and it sometimes it will be your fault. Remember the adage - its not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get back up again. |
Mules
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MulesAlthough mules are non-fertile, castration of stallions is still advisable to limit undesirable behaviour. |
MulesFearful mules initially show subtle behavioural signs of fear like the donkey, then rapidly switch between the flight responses of the horse and the fight responses of the donkey. | |
MulesWhen the subtle signs of fear are missed, stressed mules can appear explosive and aggressive and can pose a high risk to the handler. | |
MulesMules tend to exhibit pain behaviour more readily than the donkey and so may show more obvious signs of colic. | |
MulesIf a mule has not had any formal training, is stressed or has previously shown any dangerous behaviour, early sedation should be considered for veterinary procedures prior to catecholamine release. | |
MulesUse of oral or intramuscular sedation may be more appropriate in a mule than trying to gain intravenous access. | |
MulesDoses of sedation may need to be significantly increased in stressed/fearful mules due to circulating catecholamines. | |