Equine Case Studies
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Patient: Scribble
Age/Sex/Breed: 12 year old Paint
DX: Squamous Cell Carcinoma

At an examination on 2/7/2007 the University of California Davis Veterinary School diagnosed a squamous cell carcinoma. Nictitating membrane left eye cryosurgery was performed at UCD Veterinary School on 3/3/2007. The case was presented to Steven Slagle DVM on 5/22/2007. The tumor had reappeared in the anterior chamber of the eye. Dr. Slagle recommended Ramaekers Animal Stress Formula at a dosage of 1oz BID for 3 weeks. The tumor had completely regressed by 6/16/2007. A progress exam on 8/30/2007 showed no regrowth of the tumor. Attending veterinarian: Dr. Steven Slagle.

 
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Patient: Quezzy
Age/Sex/Breed: 14 year old Quarter Horse
Dx: SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

On 8/9/2007 Quezzy presented with squamous cell carcinomas of the sheath and penis. The treating veterinarian recommended Ramaekers Animal Stress Formula at a dosage of 1oz BID. At a progress exam 8/30/2007 the tumor appeared enflamed and necrotic. A progress exam on 10/22/07 revealed healthy tissue and epithealization occurring. Animal stress pack was replaced with Ramaekers Equine Performance and Show Formula at recommended levels. A progress exam on 1/4/2008 showed complete healing.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Steven Slagle.

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Patient: Royal
Age/Sex/Breed: 16 year old Arabian Gelding
Dx: “PIGEON BREST" CORYNEBACTERIUM PSEUDOTUBERCULOSIS

Royal presented with chronic abscessation from Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, commonly known as “Pigeon Breast”. Serum titers analyzed at the University of California Davis on 3/5/2005 were positive for corynebacterium psuedotuberculosis @ 1:5120. Titers >1:512 have a high association with internal abscess formation. Ramaekers Stress Formula was administered daily for three months. Serum titers analyzed on 5/5/2005 revealed a drop to 1:256! Royal has been symptom-free for three years and has resumed normal activity as a pleasure horse.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Joseph Ramaekers.

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Patient: LadyBug
Age/Sex/Breed: 10 month old Quarter Horse Filly
Dx: PEMPHIGUS FOLIACEUS

Lady presented with signs of illness and significantly retarded growth. At 10 months, Lady was still the size of a 5 month old filly. The treating veterinarian diagnosed Lady with the autoimmune disease pemphigus foliaceus. Authorities state that 90% of horses diagnosed with pemphigus foliaceus die or are euthanized within one year of diagnosis. Lady began treatment with Ramaekers Stress Formula – No steroids or other immune suppressive medications were administered. Lady improved significantly within weeks of treatment and has never shown signs of relapse. Lady is normal size and continues to grow and develop normally.
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Joseph Ramaekers.

 

February 2002

October 2002  
   
Patient: Karagen
Age/Sex/Breed: 25 year old Arabian Gelding
Dx: CUSHINGS DISEASE

Karagen suffered from early phases of Cushings Disease. Laboratory analyses dated 6/27/2002 revealed a 1% cortisol rhythm and a thyroid reading of 9.3mg (normal range = 12 – 40 mg). Karagen began a treatment protocol with Ramaekers Equine Formula. Laboratory analyses dated 9/19/2002 showed significant improvements – cortisol rhythm increased to 51% and thyroid improved to 14.7mg (both in normal range).
Attending veterinarian: Dr. Joseph Ramaekers.

   
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Patient: Casa Blanca
Age/Sex/Breed: 17 year old Warmblood broodmare
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Cassie presented with a tumor on the left eye lid. In mid June 2008, Cassie began treatment with 1 ounce SID of Ramaekers Equine Formula. The owner reported a 25% reduction in size within two weeks. By the end of July 2008 the tumor had shrunk significantly after only 45 days of administering product. Cassie continues to receive Ramaekers Equine Formula and the tumor will be reevaluated in 30 days.

 
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EQUINE STRANGLES STUDY 2004

Study conducted on a closed herd of 29 horses with acute and chronic hot strep equi with abscessation and weight loss. Horses were randomly assigned to a control group(14) and a treatment group(15). Normal signalment, weight and body/flesh ratings were recorded at day 0 and day 40. Absecessation (Strangles and prestrangles) was evaluated via ultra sound at start and after 40 days. All horses received autogenous bacterin and antibiotic treatment (Baytril). Treatment group were administered Ramaekers Equine Formula 2oz BID. Results showed that the treatment group experienced significantly better weight gain: an average weight gain of 39 pounds compared with 20 pounds for the controls. The attending veterinarian also noted marked improvements in body flesh and condition within the treatment group.
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