Lessons from Last Year, Annual Vet Visit

Awareness of the outside world. Single. Nature: Amelogenin peptide analyses reveal female leadership in Copper Age Iberia (c. 2900–2650 BC), by Marta Cintas-Peña et al. 06 July 2023. Story from other outlets, CNN: Ivory Lady by Hunt, Phys.org: Ivory Lady. Multiple. PHYS.org: Shattering the myth of men as hunters and women as gatherers, by Public Library of Science, June 28, 2023. Hat tips to G & G.

“The authors note that these stereotypes have influenced previous archaeological studies, with, for instance, some researchers reluctant to interpret objects buried with women as hunting tools.” PHYS.org: Shattering.

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Annual check-up time: shots, Coggins, teeth, and so on. Various poking and prodding. All good.

Rodney & I waited on the patio while Milton finished up.

We still find it more convenient to go to the clinic rather than have the vet come to us. [Rodney & Milton Visit the Vet, Annual Check-up Version, 2021]

We try to accommodate equine preferences. “Note to self. Next year, have the exam on the porch, for Milton, and let them stand tied to the trailer, for Rodney.” [At The Horses’ Annual Check-Up, The Check-Up Is The Easiest Part 2022]

No stalls. We turned down the offer and went for a graze while we waited. Horses definitely approved of this.

Outside. When Rodney started to fuss, I suggested moving to the patio, photo above. While not sedate, he was better. Vet tech called him dramatic. Yup.

One benefit of the clinic over a farm call is facilities. For example, a scale for accurate weighing.

Rodney 1250 pounds. Would like a bit more.

Milton 1080. Not as tubby as we thought.

Onwards!
Katherine