>> abusing it and it was found in meat meant for the
>> markets. Best drug around for Colics.
 
> Never heard of it ...... hummmmmmm -- I'll have to ask the vet about
> it.  Wonder why they pulled it off the market.
 
Simple, the cattle industry was abusing it and they were finding it in meat 
meant for the consumer market. A big time no no. 
 
 
>> Hmm  might ask the vet about this.. there are better
>> ways to cool the horse down without completely getting
>> him wet.
 
> Well, I didn't completely get him wet -- hosed his legs and chest and
> under his neck (like you would do when you cool down a horse after riding
 
Hose the legs.. use a wet towel on the neck.
 
>> Take a note from the endurance riders.. take a cool
>> and wet towel and place it over his neck. You might
>> hose his legs.. but I'd be wary of getting him
>> completely wet in fear of a chill.....
 
> See above ...
 
See above. ;)
 
 
 
                            BK 
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