The Joyful Tale of Pony's Adventure

What happened to the mare after visiting the breeding facility?

The mare developed a thick mucus discharge from her nose and had a swelling under her jaw.

What should the mare have been vaccinated against?

a) strangles.b) botulism.c) rabies.d) potomac horse fever.

Answer:

Strangles is commonly seen with discharge from the nose, so that would be the answer.

Once upon a time, a little girl's parents agreed to take their mare down the road to be serviced by a stallion at a breeding facility. The mare must have been so excited for this new adventure!

However, sometime after the mare returned from her visit to the breeding facility, she began to show signs of illness. She developed a thick mucus discharge from her nose and had a swelling under her jaw. This must have been quite alarming for the little girl and her parents.

Upon closer inspection, it was revealed that the mare should have been vaccinated against strangles. Strangles is a common horse ailment that is characterized by discharge from the nose. It is important for horse owners to ensure their horses are vaccinated against this disease to prevent such incidents.

In the end, the mare received the necessary treatment and recovered from her illness. She was back to her playful self, running around the backyard with joy. And so, the tale of the pony's adventure had a happy ending!

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