There are numerous problems that we face here in Egypt, but we wanted to let you know just some of the diseases, injuries and ailments which we come across, along with our approach to them.
Working equids are affected by many of the same diseases and injuries common in the developed world. Additionally, animals working on busy roads and building sites, often malnourished and in poor condition, are subject to a myriad of other injuries not often encountered in other parts of the world. Many of the injuries are caused by ill-fitting and home made tack and saddles which rub and leave the animals with terrible sores which do not get a chance to heal as they have to continue working. Other common problems in working animals include wounds, lameness, fractures, eye problems, goading injuries, road traffic accidents, foot and farriery problems, parasites, and colic.
In the "Professionals" section we go into more detail on these problems. However, some people may find some of the pictures in the professionals section distressing. This section is less technical and with less graphic images, but it is hoped it will give you, our supporters, some idea of what we deal with, and where your money goes.
