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D. E. Larsen, DVM  It was not long after this fishing expedition that we got the sad news. Lee called me at the clinic one afternoon. “I have some bad news,” Lee said, his voice almost breaking. “Charlie has prostate cancer. It is very advanced and has already metastasized. I am afraid he doesn’t haveContinue reading “Charlie and Betty, All Bad News”

D. E. Larsen, DVM Over the next few years, Charlie would call for a post-breeding infusion on every mare on her second breeding. I don’t think we had a 100% conception rate, but it was close enough for Charlie and his clients to be pleased. On one of these visits, Charlie asked me if IContinue reading “Charlie and Betty, The Fish Pond”

D. E. Larsen, DVM  Charlie’s horses were pretty well managed, and after the breeding season, there was not a lot to do around the farm. Betty managed to keep their account pretty active.     “What brings you in today?” I asked Betty when she eased through the front door. Betty was a slightly built ladyContinue reading “Charlie and Betty Land, Foster”