Gamboa Veterinary Services

06/24/2024

Go Colombia 🇨🇴. Go USA 🇺🇸

04/26/2024

Visita de pasada por Atlanta. El “chupo” Armando Plata, el mero mero! Mentor de mi esposa en la radio. Que rico encuentro.

03/28/2024

Great deal.

01/13/2024

PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2024
ARBITRATION PANEL FINDS THAT SAFESPORT MAY VIOLATE OLYMPIC LAW
In a first of its kind case, a panel of three arbitrators has decided that the process used by the US Center for SafeSport (CSS) likely violates the rights of Olympic Movement participants under the Ted Stevens Amateur and Olympic Sports Act. A group of equestrians challenged the process alleging that the United States Equestrian Federation had violated the Sports Act when it imposed the decisions by the Center. As a result, the equestrians contended, the Federation was no longer eligible to serve as the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sport. Issued on December 27, 2023, the complete written determination is waiting public posting by the USOPC.
The equestrians were represented by Tamara Tucker of Charlottesville, Virginia, Michael Romm of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Steve Silvey of Chicago, IL.
Ms. Tucker filed the first non-compliance complaint for lead claimant, James Giorgio, in August 2019. Additional claimants were represented by Mr. Romm. Mr. Silvey joined the case prior to the arbitration trial.
Ms. Tucker explained, “Mr. Giorgio’s first contact with the Center for SafeSport was a letter out of the blue permanently banning him. He did not receive any notice that he was under investigation prior to that. But even when notice is properly given, the process still violates the Sports Act because you only get a hearing after a final sanction is imposed, and then in order to get the hearing, you have to pay close to $6,000.00. That is just wrong.”
Mr. Romm added, “our position was that not only does the Center’s process violate the Sports Act, it violates the IOC Charter and jeopardizes the standing of US athletes to participate in the Olympics. There is no reason for the Center to operate this way when the right of athletes to get a hearing before being declared ineligible has been part of the Olympic Movement for over 50 years.”
The arbitration panel leveled harsh criticism at the USOPC, the USEF, and the Center for SafeSport:
“For nearly ten years, Respondent and the USOPC have failed to take the steps necessary to address the conflict between the due process rights provided by the CSS/SafeSport Code and the PDH right identified in Section 220522(a)(8) and potentially Section

22054l(a)(l)(H)of the Ted Stevens Act. This case only scratched the surface regarding the reasons why Respondent and the USOPC agreed to remove the longstanding right that an accused Olympic participant was afforded a pre-determination hearing (PDH) under Section 220522(a)(8) when the SafeSport system was implemented after the Dr. Larry Nasser scandal in women's gymnastics. The limited evidence presented appears to indicate that the USOPC was either directly responsible or complicit in eliminating this pre- determination hearing right when the SafeSport system was created. Whether proper or not, the longstanding right that an accused Olympic participant was afforded a pre-determination hearing under Section 220522(a)(8) was eliminated when the SafeSport system was created by the USOPC.”
“The CSS only doubled down on this pre-determination hearing issue in 2018 when it assumed full control and responsibility for all cases involving sexual misconduct or abuse in sport. To add to the problem, CSS also used its exclusive authority to create SafeSport Rules that prevented an accused Olympic participant from legally challenging its adjudication procedure allowing CSS to issue final decisions against an accused Olympic participant before ever providing a· pre-determination hearing.”
“The issue is whether Claimants could prevail in federal court regarding the legal conflict between the rules and procedures of CSS and the SafeSport Code and the conflicting due process protection identified in Section 220522(a)(8) and other sections of the Ted Stevens Act. As discussed in the analysis above, Claimants clearly have a valid procedural due process claim to adjudicate and this Panel agrees that Claimants could prevail when this conflict of law issue is eventually addressed in federal court.”
“The USOPC and CSS efforts to diminish or minimize this right to procedural due process has been set up for a rebuke by a federal court since the passage and implementation of the original version of the SafeSport Code in 2017 ... In the meantime, hundreds of accused Olympic participants may continue to be inappropriately deprived of a legal right to a PDH in their cases.”
Ms. Tucker and Mr. Romm confirmed that the equestrians intend to pursue this case further in federal court and with the IOC.

12/31/2023

Wishing all the competitors the best year ever Good luck

12/28/2023

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12/28/2023

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Reports in Palm Beach county on contaminated hay with toxic plants call Hoary alyssum: the most common poisonous plant to horses in Minnesota
Quick facts
Don’t feed hay containing hoary alyssum to horses.
Hoary alyssum is common in disturbed areas, meadows, pastures and hay fields.
It’s toxic in fresh pasture or dried in hay and causes “stocking up,” fever and founder.
Remove horses from sources of hoary alyssum.
Hand pulling, mowing and herbicides can help control hoary alyssum.
white and yellow hoary alyssum plant growing in grass
Hoary alyssum. Photo: Dana Boyle
Hoary alyssum is common throughout Minnesota, the upper Midwest and Western states.

It is most abundant in disturbed sites.
It’s also found in meadows and pastures and is a common w**d in hayfields.
Hoary alyssum is more adapted to dry conditions on sandy or gravely soils.
It prefers direct sunlight but tolerates shade.
Lifecycle
Hoary alyssum can be an annual, winter annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial. It spreads rapidly due to the high amount of seeds it produces per plant.

​​​​​Identifying hoary alyssum
Stems
Grayish-green
Hairy
1 to 3 feet tall
Many branches near the top
Leaves
Oblong-shaped
Grayish-green
Covered with rough hairs
Flowers
White
Four deeply-divided petals
Seed pods
Hairy
Oblong shaped, swollen-like with a point on the end
Hoary alyssum is toxic when:

Horses graze the fresh plant in the pasture.
Horses eat the dried plant in hay.
Horses usually prefer other, more palatable forages over hoary alyssum. Cases of hoary alyssum poisoning still occur in pastured horses. Most hoary alyssum poisoning occurs when horses eat infested hay.

12/23/2023

Happy holidays to you all from us.

12/23/2023

Water remains as important for your horse in cold weather as it is in the summer. As a matter of fact, decreased water consumption in the winter is thought to be the primary inducing factor for impaction colic — although there are other predisposing factors such as poor hay quality, lack of exercise, internal parasites and dental problems.

Impaction colic is essentially constipation and most often includes the accumulation of hard, dry f***l material in the colon. The usual signs of impending impaction colic are depression, a decreased appetite, and decreased production and dryness of manure.

Studies demonstrate that you can increase your horse's winter water consumption if you provide access to heated water, but ONLY if that is the only source of water available. As always, if you have any questions about preventing colic in your horse, your local veterinarian remains your best source of information!

12/22/2023

Permit allows reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Santa Claus on a sleigh being pulled by reindeer over a city
THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S.

(Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) today issued a transit permit to Mr. S. Nicholas Claus of the North Pole, a distributor with Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc. The permit will allow reindeer to enter and exit the United States between the hours of 6 p.m. on Dec. 24, 2023, and 6 a.m. on Dec. 25, 2023, local time, through or over any U.S. border port.

"USDA is delighted to grant Mr. Claus and his reindeer a special permit to enter the United States, ensuring a seamless journey for the joy they bring each holiday season," said Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. "We extend a warm welcome to Mr. Claus and recognize the vital role of U.S. milk and cookies in fueling his festive flight."

Veterinary officials ensured the reindeer met all entry requirements before issuing the permit. Dr. Rosemary Sifford, USDA’s Chief Veterinary Officer, stated: “At a recent inspection, the reindeer were found to be healthy and able to prance and paw with each hoof.”

It was noted on the health certificate that one reindeer, Rudolph, has a minor physical anomaly. However, APHIS indicated that Rudolph’s red nose, while bright, was normal for him and not a concern.

APHIS regulates the movement of cervids, including reindeer, to protect the health of America’s livestock population. The permitting process provides assurance that only healthy animals enter the United States.

USDA has confirmed that the reindeer will arrive pulling a wooden sleigh with jingling bells attached, filled with brightly wrapped gifts. Port personnel will clean and disinfect the runners and underside of the sleigh at the time of entry. They will also conduct a short visual inspection of the reindeer. Mr. Claus has been asked to disinfect his boots and thoroughly wash his hands. These measures are intended to prevent the entry of any livestock diseases the team may encounter during deliveries to farms and houses around the world prior to entering the United States.

Mr. Claus also provided an advance list of what port personnel should expect upon their arrival. This includes a variety of food items, all of which come from approved locations and none of which pose a threat to U.S. animal or plant health.

“It’s important that Gifts and Good Cheer, Inc. take all the right steps and precautions to protect against the potential introduction of pests and diseases,” explained Mr. Claus. “I appreciate USDA’s assistance every year as we gear up for our big night.”

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Noche Buena, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Diwali, or other holidays during this time of year, USDA wishes you a happy and healthy season full of time-honored traditions and celebrations.

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12/08/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

12/07/2023

It’s time for a new standard in cartilage care.

11/22/2023

10/06/2023

Something every horse owner,?trainer , groom, etc should know.

09/28/2023

https://thehorse.com/features/west-nile-virus-u-s-horses/

West Nile virus has infected more than 29,000 horses since its 1999 entrance into the United States. Learn how to protect your horse.

09/19/2023

Please vaccinate. Prevention is gold.

Summer and fall are prime time for arbovirus infection as these diseases (which include Eastern Equine Encephalitis [EEE], West Nile Virus [WNV], Western Equine Encephalitis [WEE] and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis [VEE]) are transmitted by many different species of mosquitoes and biting insects.

With more states reporting cases of West Nile Virus (70 cases were reported in August alone), here is your reminder that keeping all horses up to date on vaccinations with the guidance of your veterinarian is the best protection you can offer your equine friends.

Read more and download the arbovirus factsheet on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website at https://tinyurl.com/ukaa3zwv

09/13/2023

I saw this and had to share. This puts in perspective a horse's skeletal structure compared to humans. For example, what we call the "knee" on our horse friends is actually the "carpus" which is the wrist. The knee on a horse is actually their stifle. Fun facts!

09/07/2023

From Meggie Peterson, West Dakota Veterinary Clinic. Happy Thursday!

09/07/2023

08/28/2023

Take precautions in advanced. Be safe you and your animals.

08/27/2023

"The softness of the horse's eye is enough to warm even the coldest of hearts." - Unknown

Horses have the kindest, most gentle eyes one may ever see, but sometimes those eyes can be injured. Due to their living conditions, their curious and sometimes flighty behavior, and the prominent location of the eyes on either side of their head, they are prone to injury.

For more information about eye trauma in horses and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons visit:
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/ophthalmology-surgical-emergencies-in-horses/

08/26/2023

Parasite counts help preventing more serious issues.

What do you know about f***l egg counts and when was the last time your horse had one?

“F***ls” are one of the most useful tools in a parasite control program. This simple test evaluates fresh manure for parasite eggs; it allows your veterinarian to determine which parasites are present and whether the infection is light, moderate, or heavy. Your veterinarian can then use this information to recommend the right dewormer for your horse.

Here are some additional facts on f***l egg count courtesy of the horse doctors at Black Diamond Equine Veterinary clinic:

The best time to perform an annual f***l is mid-summer so that additional worming can occur as needed. F***l egg counts also help us identify if resistance to wormers is developing on the property.

New horses coming into a herd should have a f***l performed prior to being introduced and should then be wormed with the appropriate wormer.

08/26/2023

Unlike humans, horses are designed to run on a full stomach. Feeding your horse 2-3L of chaff or a biscuit of hay prior to exercise has two benefits :
1️⃣ The chaff will form a ball of feed in the stomach, which will help prevent acid from splashing up from the lower part of the stomach to cause gastric ulcers.
2️⃣ Blood is normally diverted away from the stomach during exercise, which reduces some of its normal protective mechanisms. Research has shown that feeding your horse before exercise actually reduces the amount of blood that is shunted away from the stomach and also increases the amount of blood delivered to the skeletal muscles and muscles of the chest. So not only are you helping to protect the stomach, you also might be improving your horse’s performance.
For more information :

The umbrella term Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) has previously been used to describe both Equine Squamous Gastric Disease (ESGD) & Equine Glandular Gastric Disease (EGGD). However, we now know that they are distinct diseases and are completely unrelated in terms of their appearance, risk fact...

08/24/2023

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE HEAT STRESS IN HORSES? ☀️🐴

Signs of heat stroke may range from mild to severe and life-threatening; they may include the following:
1) Temperature as high as 105 to 107 F
2) Rapid breathing, rapid pulse
3) Stumbling, weakness, depression
4) Refusal to eat or work
5) Dry skin and dehydration
6) In severe cases, a horse may collapse or go into convulsions or a coma

Exercise is a major source of body heat, and horses with a compromised ability to sweat are especially at risk of overheating, even in cooler weather with a small amount of exercise. Horses with heavy muscling or excess fat or in poor condition will also have more problems. (Keep in mind that strenuous exercise on a hot, humid day can lead to problems in a short period of time for even the best-conditioned horse.)
Foals are at risk in hot weather as well—The mare may be fine, but her foal may be getting sick from being out on a hot day as foals usually cannot take as much heat as adult horses.

Does this mean you should not work your horse on a hot day? Not necessarily. It just means you should take precautions and use your common sense. Remain vigilant for dehydration and signs of heat exhaustion, as heat exhaustion can advance to heat stroke quickly. Above all, be kind and attentive to your horse’s need. If you feel hot, your equine friend feels even hotter. So if they look tired, it’s time for a drink, a cold bath, and a break in the shade.�
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�Source: Heat Stroke | https://aaep.org/horsehealth/heat-stroke