Equine Drug Testing During Prepurchase Exams
When veterinarians include drug testing in a prepurchase exam, their goal is to make sure the horse is being evaluated in its natural, untreated state — i.e. not under the influence of sedatives that calm behavior or NSAIDs that reduce pain and mask lameness. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, describes how veterinarians do this and when they recommend buyers utilize these tests during the purchasing process.
About the Expert:
Wendy Krebs, DVM
Wendy Krebs, DVM, is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.
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