Over 1,000 Mules Receive Essential Veterinary Care
With help from your generous donations, Friendicoes were able to hold another treatment camp for mules in Kedarnath during August. A dedicated veterinary team was stationed on site to provide essential medical care to working equines in the region.
The team focused on:
Treating injured animals and addressing a wide range of health issues.
Responding to emergency cases promptly and effectively.
Educating mule owners on crucial topics such as hoof care and basic health management.
A total of 1,020 animals were treated during this camp for various conditions, reflecting the ongoing need for accessible veterinary support in this challenging terrain.
Various conditions treated included:
General health checkups
Colic
Back sores
Chest wounds
Leg wounds
Other wounds
Eye injury
Ear injury
Lameness
Deworming / indigestion
Vaccinations
Respiratory infections
Abscesses
Hoof problems
Specific cases seen:
Colic
This involves frequent lying down and getting up.
Pain killers are given, along with fluid therapy.
Rectal enema is sometimes necessary.
Symptoms are relieved with medicine.
Back sores and chest wounds
These are very common injuries seen in working mules.
Often caused by wearing saddles long-term.
Wounds are cleaned with antiseptics and dressed.
Tetanus vaccines and pain killers are administered.
Leg wounds
These are also very common injuries in working mules.
Often injured on the track duet to sharp stones.
Lacerated wounds are cleaned and dressed.
Lameness
Can result from an injury to tendons, joint problems or hoof puncture.
Can also be caused by a kick from other animals.
Pain killers are given.
Owners are advised to rest their animals.
Hoof picks and soft muzzles
Hoof picks were distributed to owners to regularly clean the hooves of their animals.
Soft muzzles were also given to owners, which prevents their animals from eating garbage.
Workshop
A workshop was organised at the camp to educate owners about basic care for their animals.
August Rescues
Along with their mule camp, Friendicoes also rescued two abandoned ponies during August. Both were rescued and brought to their shelter in Gurgaon, where they will be well looked after.
Field paravet program
Last month, Friendicoes’ hard-working paravets provided follow-up care for an incredible 360 working animals.
Thank you so much to the Friendicoes team for your dedication and life-saving work! And thank you to all our fantastic supporters and donors for allowing this critical work to continue. Together, we are improving many lives and ensuring the suffering of these animals is not forgotten.