Friesian horse Nero recovers from surgery at specialist hospital
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 07:03 · Archive
Nero, a Friesian horse at a Cartmel sanctuary, is recovering from knee surgery following a serious injury.
Nero, a Friesian horse at The Friesian Experience Sanctuary in Cartmel, suffered a serious knee injury earlier this month, believed to have occurred while climbing a stone wall in the orchard. Emergency veterinary care was provided on site before he was transported to the University of Edinburgh's specialist veterinary hospital, more than three hours away.
X-rays showed no fractures, but the wound was found to be serious and contaminated, with suspected tendon and joint damage. Nero has undergone surgery and is now recovering.
The sanctuary has launched a fundraiser to cover the estimated £5,000 to £7,000 cost of emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stay and ongoing aftercare. Tracey Alexander, the sanctuary's director and founder, said: "Making the decision to commit to another potential £7,000 veterinary bill was certainly daunting but we couldn't have come this far with him only to give up now." She added that supporters had already contributed over £5,000 towards his veterinary care within days of the fundraiser's launch.
How it is being reported
- Sanctuary launches fundraiser for horse Nero facing up to £7,000 vet billFriesian horse Nero recovers after knee surgery at a specialist veterinary hospital, as Cartmel sanctuary raises funds for treatment and rehabilitation.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 06:00
- Sanctuary launches fundraiser for horse Nero facing up to £7,000 vet billFriesian horse Nero recovers after knee surgery at a specialist veterinary hospital, as Cartmel sanctuary raises funds for treatment and rehabilitation.NW Evening Mail · 14 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Nero · The Friesian Experience Sanctuary · Cartmel · University of Edinburgh · Tracey Alexander
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