Stephanie Church reminds her readers that individual horses are unique and that having a good relationship with a veterinarian is essential in managing its health. She warns against using leftover prescriptions, as well. This article would be good content for clinic websites and newsletters.
Source: The Horse, February 7, 2017.
I’m fortunate enough to see the VCPR work as it should in my barn. The reality is you’ll be hard-pressed to find any horse owner or farm operator who doesn’t have a prescription drug or two left over from previous treatment courses or for use at their veterinarian’s instruction in case of emergency. The important distinction here is my barn friends and I are not do-it-yourself-ers; we consult our veterinarians for advice.
INSIGHTS: Kudos to Stephanie and her editorial board for their caution to include veterinarians.