Gail Luciani (215) 898-1475
luciani@vet.upenn.edu
July 24, 2006
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro had an uneventful weekend, and continues to be comfortable according to his doctors at the George D. Widener Hospital. “He’s maintaining an excellent attitude,” said Chief of Surgery Dean Richardson. “We change his left hind foot cast regularly, and we may change his right hind cast some time this week.”
Barbaro spends several hours daily in a sling. “He is out of the sling overnight because he is very smart about lying down and sleeping,” said Dr. Richardson. “He continues to eat a diet designed to maximize protein and caloric intake, and his body condition is good for a horse that has had (and is having) his problems. His diet includes a selection of the best quality hay.”
The next update will be posted on Wednesday, July 26 unless there is a significant change in Barbaro’s condition.
1 comment:
he is so smart, he knows he has to lay down and get to sleep.
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