Tired Of Watching Your Horse Struggle To Breathe?

August 10, 2016/in Equine Illnesses /by Dr. Tracy Norman, VMD, ACVIM

1.	FOR THOSE WITH ASTHMA-LIKE RAO OR SPAOPD, EVERY BREATH CAN BE A STRUGGLE If you know a horse with one of these diseases (which you may know as equine COPD or heaves) – you’ve seen how they can suffer. Inflammation of the airways causes breathlessness, wheezing, and coughing that no horse should experience YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE FEW WHO CAN HELP. If your horse is over age four and has been diagnosed with Recurrent Airway Obstruction (RAO) or Summer Pasture Associated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (SPAOPD), your horse may be eligible to participate in this FDA-regulated clinical study of an investigational medication that will help bring much-needed quality research to the equine community. Afflicted horses are now being recruited for this study to carefully evaluate an investigational drug with the potential to treat RAO and SPAOPD. Our hope is that the research will result in an approved treatment – because today there are far too few FDA-approved drugs for horses afflicted with these diseases. You can get full information on the study here, including which horses qualify, what’s involved, benefits to you, and how you can help. SPAOPD (Summer Pasture Associated Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) season is here, is your horse suffering? Horses over age four and diagnosed with RAO (Recurrent Airway Obstruction) or SPAOPD are being sought to participate in a free FDA-regulated study of a new investigational drug. Please call our practice if you own or know a horse with one of these debilitating diseases. Visit EquineStudy.com to see if your horse may qualify.
2.	Horses are born to run… But with asthma-like RAO or SPAOPD, every breath can be a struggle. If your horse is over age four and has been diagnosed with one of these conditions – contact us today about participating in a free research study. Call us today, or visit EquineStudy.com to see if your horse may qualify.
3.	People get asthma – do you know what horses get? Many horses have trouble breathing because of RAO or SPAOPD, both asthma-like diseases. Horses over age four and diagnosed with one or both of these diseases are being sought to participate in a two-phase, FDA-regulated, placebo-controlled study of an investigational drug that could open the door to treatment. See if your horse may qualify at EquineStudy.com
4.	Calling all horses with RAO or SPAOPD (and their owners). Our practice is part of a new research study seeking a treatment for these terrible asthma-like conditions. Horses over age four and diagnosed with one or both of these diseases are being sought to participate. Participation is free, it’s an FDA-regulated study, and you could help stop the suffering. Call us to see if your horse may qualify or find out more at EquineStudy.com.
5.	Three ways you can stop horses from suffering. RAO and SPAOPD are asthma-like horses that affect horses. By helping us recruit horses for an important research study, you may help us find a new treatment! 1. If you own a diagnosed horse, call us immediately. 2. If you know someone who owns a horse with RAO or SPAOPD, forward this post! 3. Share EquineStudy.com with your horse-loving network Thank you for spreading the word! For details and to see if your horse may qualify, visit EquineStudy.com.
6.	Did you know some horses are smart enough to do research? Horses over age four and diagnosed with RAO or SPAOPD are being sought to participate in a new, high-quality research study. Participation is free, including all diagnostic tests and evaluations required for the study. During Phase 1, we’ll even travel to your location to evaluate your horse. Call us today or visit EquineStudy.com to see if your horse may qualify.
7.	Horses with RAO and SPAOPD can still be champions. Champions for science, that is! Our practice is taking part in an FDA-regulated clinical trial to potentially provide a new FDA-approved alternative for safely treating RAO and SPAOPD. If your horse meets these criteria, please call us right away! · Diagnosed by your equine veterinarian as having RAO or SPAOPD · ≥ 4 years of age · Has had two or more RAO/SPAOPD episodes since age four. · ≥ 200 kg (441 lbs.) · Not pregnant or lactating · Not intended for breeding during the study period Get more details at www.equinestudy.com
8.	Did you know we’re an investigator site for an important new study? Here’s why. RAO and SPAOPD cause considerable suffering and diminished quality of life for affected horses, and today there are very few FDA-approved drugs for animals afflicted with these diseases. Our research may result in an important new FDA-approved option for treatment, providing relief for horses all across the U.S. If you know a horse with one of these diseases, please contact us right away! Visit EquineStudy.com for more information and to see if your horse may qualify.
9.	The weather is beautiful, but your horse can’t breathe. RAO and SPAOPD can make life hard for your horse. That’s why we’re part of a research team studying a new investigational drug. We’re also seeking horses over age four who have been diagnosed with one of these diseases to participate. The study is free, and it’s important. Call us today, or visit EquineStudy.com for more info and to see if your horse may qualify
10.	You know we’re veterinarians, but did you know we’re also researchers? That’s why we’re seeking owners of horses over age four and diagnosed with RAO or SPAOPD. You are one of the few people who can help with an important research and possibly open the door to a new treatment. Call us today! Or visit EquineStudy.com to see if your horse may qualify for this free study.
11.	RAO or SPAOPD? Call us! Afflicted horses over age four are now being recruited for a study to carefully evaluate an investigational drug with the potential to treat RAO and SPAOPD. Our hope is that the research will result in an approved treatment – because today there are far too few FDA-approved drugs for horses afflicted with these diseases. Call us now or visit EquineStudy.com to see if your horse may qualify.

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