Black Caviar's Brother Fighting for life

That's looking a shaky 5 million! Bet the vet is sweating as hard as the owners over the chance of being sued for not testing the antibiotic.
It seems an overreaction to a White Tail bite anyway, most just cause irritation unless they are carriers of 'that' bacteria. Maybe the horse was showing signs of infection from it in which case it's just really bad luck that it was bitten by a 'hot' one.

It's doubful he'll ever race so he won't be worth anything either way, poor ole Jimmy, his future's not looking good however it goes.

It's an amazing coincidence that I'd never heard of Laminitis until the other day when it was discussed in the 'Horsey' Group, now here it is in the headlines.
 
So sad for Jimmy...it sounds like the treatment was worse than the bite. Unfortunately, in many instances injury or medical treatment, horses succumb as a result of laminitis and not the original issue. We just had a recent discussion concerning laminitis on the Horse group.

If anyone remembers Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner who broke three bones in the ankle of his back leg in the Preakness , the second leg of the Triple Crown. Chances are he could have made it if it weren't for developing laminitis in his good back leg and eventually both front legs. Laminitis is an anticipated side effect of leg injuries where horses have to bear weight unevenly on their legs for an extended period of time. Barbaro fought a good fight and had the adoration of the nation until he finally had to be euthanized seven months later, due to the complication of laminitis.

Since Jimmy's laminitis sounds like a systemic cause instead of a weight bearing one he may have a better chance of pulling through. although it's certain he will never race.

Oh, and they say Jimmy is a colt, which means he is not a gelding in race terminology, so he could have a long and lucrative career in the breeding shed if he proves to be a prepotent sire. Not a bad life!
 

I wasn't sure how that worked OG, presumed he be an entire with that bloodline but wasn't sure so didn't mention it. But never having raced would count against him as a highly priced stud. Certainly not in line with the 5 mill he was worth as a colt with a future. Still enough to keep him out of the knackery though if he's lucky enough to pull through.
 

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