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Date Posted: 05:52:57 01/31/03 Fri
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's horse fact..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A new week. Daily inspirations, and horse facts..." on 19:14:37 01/27/03 Mon


**** Mud Fever ****


Mud Fever is a common condition, usually affecting horses lower limbs; especially the back legs, and particularly if they are white. It is characterised by inflammation of the skin, and the appearance of crusty scabs, formed from oozing serum. This is usually caused by the invasion of a bacterium called dermatophilus congolensis, which penetrates the skin following either damage, or softening through exposure to the wet or mud.

The bacterium thrives in wet muddy conditions, and our increasingly mild and wet winters are escalating the prevalence of this troublesome condition. When the same condition occurs on the upper body, it is referred to as Rain Scald.


Prevention


Preventing Mud Fever in the first place, is certainly preferable for your horse, however Mud Fever can at times be extremely difficult to prevent. Some horses will always be more susceptible to Mud Fever than others, and wet muddy fields exacerbate the problem. If your horse is susceptible to mud fever, you should protect its legs from the wet and mud as much as possible, and apply a barrier. You should also check the legs regularly, and at first signs of soreness, weeping or scabs, treat immediately with an effective Mud Fever treatment, to prevent the condition worsening.

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[> Friday's inspiration.. -- Cheri, 05:49:35 02/01/03 Sat



WREN SONG

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Job 12:7-10 (NRSV)

[Job said,] "But ask the animals, and they will teach you;   the birds of the air, and they will tell you;
ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you;   and the fish of the sea will declare to you.

Who among all these does not know
that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing
and the breath of every human being."

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You are the body of Christ and individually members of it.

- 1 Corinthians 12:27 (NRSV)

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AS I listen to the chorus of birds outside the kitchen window, I marvel at one song that overpowers the others. Its trills and warbles thrill me as breakfast time becomes a celebration instead of just another daily ritual. I think that surely this must be some beautiful creature to have such a superb gift that raises my spirits. But as I look at the various birds perched on the deck rail, I notice the melody comes from a small brown wren, adorned with only a tiny speck of color around her eyes. She is not at all beautiful to look at, but her ability to transform an ordinary morning into a special day full of hope in song is beautiful to me.

Sometimes we may feel as insignificant as that wren looked among the more colorful birds. We may believe that we have nothing to offer others because our abilities are not as great as someone else's, or our method of work is quieter and doesn't win accolades. But each one of us is special and unique in some way and can offer what no one else can, even if that is just our unique, friendly smile.


Prayer: Lord of all creation, teach us to sing the song that you have
given us and to show forth your love. Amen.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
When we sing the unique song God has given us, we have the power to touch lives.

-- Sandra Tilley Kea (North Carolina, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Someone who needs hope
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