b'Tildren 2018 AAEP CONVENTION PREVIEW(tiludronate disodium)BISPHOSPHONATE DRUG FOR INTRAVENOUS INFUSION. For use in horses onlyWARNINGS belly bandage available. The patentedOther products Dechra manufactures are Do not use in horses intended for human consumption.protected system and treatment methodEquidone (domperidone) Gel, Phycox EQ NSAIDsshouldnotbeusedconcurrentlywith Tildren. Concurrent use of NSAIDs with Tildren is designed to help prevent post-surgicaland MAX EQ joint supplements, and a may increase the risk of renal toxicity and acute renal failure.hernias and reduce existing ones.Thefull line of intravenous fluids under the HUMAN WARNINGS belt saves time, says Miesen, because itVetivex trade name. Dechra also carries a Not for human use. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Consult a physician in case ofcan be applied by one person, and it isfull line of topical dermatology products accidental human exposure.cost-effective because it is durable andfor horses, such as MiconaHex+Triz, as CAUTIONFederal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order ofmachine-washable and dryable. The ban- well as several ophthalmic ointments, a licensed veterinarian.dage is available for patients from Miniincluding Vetropolycin (bacitracin-INDICATIONTildren is indicated for the control of clinical signsto draft. It is also available in specialtyneomycin-polymyxin) veterinary oph-associated with navicular syndrome in horses.sizes, such as for goats, cows, and pigs.thalmic ointment and VetropolycinCONTRAINDICATIONSDo not use in horses with known hypersensitivity toFor more information call 562/923-2868,HC (bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin-tiludronatedisodiumortomannitol.Donotuseinemail cmequine18@gmail.com, or visit thehydrocortisone acetate 1%) veterinary horses with impaired renal function or with a history of renal disease. Bisphosphonates are excreted by thewebsite at cmequineproducts.com. ophthalmic ointment.kidney; therefore, conditions causing renal impairment mayincreaseplasmabisphosphonateconcentrations resulting in an increased risk for adverse reactions.Colorado Serum Company, EmberEquine by Juniper Systems, PRECAUTIONSApproximately 30-45% of horses administered TildrenBooth 1315 Booth 1407willdemonstratetransientsignsconsistentwithSince 1923 Colorado Serum CompanyEmberEquine is a complete ultrasound abdominal pain (colic). Horses should be observed closely for 4 hours post-infusion for the development of clinicaland its subsidiary, Professional Biologicaland record-keeping solution for managing signs consistent with colic or other adverse reactions. Colic signs can last approximately 90 minutes and mayCompany, have manufactured a line ofthe chaos of repro season.be intermittent in nature. Hand walking the horse mayspecialty veterinary vaccines and antise- With an affordable premium ultrasound, improve or resolve the colic signs in many cases. If a horse requires medical therapy, non-NSAID treatmentsrums. Colorado Serum Company is thea waterproof tablet, and user-friendly should be administered due to the risk for renal toxicity. Avoid NSAID use.largest producer of Tetanus Antitoxin,record-keeping software, EmberEquine Horses should be well hydrated prior to administrationwhich is available in a concentrated, puri- says it has everything you need to improve of Tildrendue to the potential nephrotoxic effects of Tildren.fied form especially for the equine market.efficiency and keep your practice up-to-Tildren should be used with caution in horses receiving concurrent administration of other drugs that may reduceAccording to the company, a 2 mL dosedate with the latest technology. serum calcium (such as tetracyclines) or whose toxicityprovides 1500 IU of a clean and clear anti- Features include:may exacerbate a reduction in serum calcium (such as aminoglycosides).toxin. Also available in a concentrated and Powerful touchscreen ultrasoundHorses with HYPP (heterozygous or homozygous) may be at an increased risk for adverse reactions, including colicpurified form is the West Nile Antibody forconnected to tablet for ultrasound signs, hyperkalemic episodes, and death. treating infected horses or for short-termimage transferThe safe use of Tildrenhas not been evaluated in horses less than 4 years of age.protection. Veterinarians can administer Mesa 2 Rugged Tablettough-as-nails Bisphosphonatesshouldnotbeusedinpregnant or lactating mares, or mares intended for breeding.this product intravenously at a dosage oftabletBisphosphonateshavebeenshowntocausefetal10 mL per 100 pounds of body weight. For Digital exam formssimple and developmental abnormalities in laboratory animals. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION use as an aid in nonspecific treatment ofcustomizableA single dose of Tildren should be administered as anequine infections and disease conditions, Client exam reportsincluding ultra-intravenous infusion at a dose of 1 mg/kg (0.45 mg/lb). The infusion should be administered slowly andNormal Equine Serum provides supple- sound imagesevenly over 90 minutes to minimize the risk of adverse reactions. Maximum effect may not occur until 2 monthsmental equine albumin, globulins, and as-Billing codesimmediately accessible post-treatment. sociated fluids. The company also providesto office staffFor ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS (preparation of the reconstituted solution (20mg/mL) and preparationEastern and Western Encephalomyelitis Appointment schedulingeasily keep of the solution for infusion) and for complete productVaccine and Tetanus Toxoid for primarytrack of upcoming appointments information, please read the insert contained within the product packaging.vaccinations and boostering.Free trainingSTORAGE Visit the exhibit booth, and find moreJuniper Systems says that as data col-Sterile powder (not reconstituted): Store at controlled roomtemperature68F-77F(20C-25C).Afterinformation at ThePeakofQuality.com. lection experts, theyre excited to intro-preparation, the infusion should be administered either within 2 hours of preparation, or it can be stored for upduce this premium solution. Visit them to 24 hours under refrigeration at 36F-46 F (2C-8C)Dechra Veterinary Products, in Booth 1407 to demo EmberEquine, or and protected from light. HOW SUPPLIED Booths 1028/1030/1029 for more information please call 435/753-Tildren is supplied in a 30mL glass vial as a white,Dechra Veterinary Products, located in1881.sterile lyophilized powder containing 500mg tiludronic acid (as tiludronate disodium) packaged in a foldingOverland Park, Kansas, is the U.S. sales carton. For technical assistance or to report suspected adverse reactions, call 1-888-524-6332. and marketing division of Dechra Phar- Equinosis LLC, Booths 2236/2238 INFORMATION FOR OWNERS maceuticals PLC, a U.K.-listed companyEquinosis LLC was founded in 2007 PriortoTildrenadministration,ownersshouldbe advised of the potential for adverse reactions in the hoursdedicated to the animal health care mar- in Columbia, Missouri, with its first or days following treatment. Adverse reactions within 4ket. Dechras equine product line includesobjective to make the Equinosis Q with hours post dosing may include signs of colic (manifested as pawing, stretching, getting up and down, sweating,Osphos (clodronate injection), the onlyLameness Locator biomechanical care ROLLING\x1f\x1eLOOKING\x1eAT\x1emANKS\x1f\x1eKICKING\x1eAT\x1eBELLY\x1f\x1eFREQUENT\x1eGAS\x1f\x1eand pacing). Owners should be instructed to contactintramuscular bisphosphonate indicatedplatform available to equine veterinarians their veterinarian immediately if any adverse reactionsfor the control of clinical signs associ- and elevate the quality of care, health, are observed. Owners should be advised to consult with their veterinarian prior to the administration of an NSAIDated with navicular syndrome in horses,and well-being of horses. The Equinosis following Tildren administration. Made in Canada and the regenerative products OrthokineQ is a real-time handheld field-based Patent information: U.S. patent 6,057,306 vet irap 10 and 60 and Osteokine PRP.(Continued on page 46)42November 2018The Horse | TheHorse.com'