Tierklinik Lüsche GmbH PROTOCOL FOR THE PRE-PURCHASE EXAMINATION OF A HORSE Geschäftsführer: Dr. Marc Koene Dr. Tim Steinberg Dr. Jan-Hein Swagemakers TA Julius Wegert 49456 Bakum-Lüsche Essener Str. 39 a Telefon +49 5438 95850 Fax +49 5438 958520 kontakt@tierklinik-luesche.de 1 (customer) commissions the veterinarians of the Equine Clinic Lüsche (contractor) with the examination of the horse. The extent of the examination is determined by the customer and specified in 10 Chapter 1 & Chapter 2, as well as 12 specified and confirmed in this protocol. All examinations which are not named and signed within this protocol are not be included in this pre-purchase examination. The content of this can only be amended by written agreement. 1
2 The examination serves as a statement of the health status of the horse at the time of the examination. The examination does not serve as declaration of defects in the legal sense. Stereotypies like weaving or crib biting, housing dependant chronic bronchitis, allergies and particular diseases of the upper airway tract, that are only assessable after intense exercise cannot be assessed. The examination does not include assessment of these disorders. The examination will also not give predictions about the conformation of the horse and how this may influence the breeding or sport career of the horse. 3 The veterinarian is not obliged to explain the risks of all the single steps of the examination, as far as the extent of the examination does not differ from the description in the protocol. The customer agrees with all procedures that need to be performed during the examination. The customer guarantees that the owner of the horse also agrees with this. 4 It is understood and agreed that the results of the examination may be discussed with the vendor/owner and purchaser of the horse but not any third party. However, the customer may at his or her discretion not allow disclosure to any other party, including the vendor/owner. The examination protocol is only meant for briefing of the customer. The veterinarian needs to give his or her consent if the protocol shall be delivered to any third party. 5 The assessment of the obtained findings (Part C of the examination) is done with the greatest possible care of the veterinarian and reflects his or her opinion. A prediction about the future development of the health status, performance and application cannot be given, because the horse is a living animal which is subject to constant changes in constitution and condition. The decision about the purchase or sale can only be made by the customer. 6 The costs for the standard clinical examination (without radiology etc.) are based on the purchase price of the horse, obtained from the customer personally. If the horses price is less than 5.000,- the cost is 250,- excl. VAT. If the horses price is more than 5.000,- the price of the clinical exam increases by 0,6 % of the purchase price/ value. The customer knows, that increased liability is possible with an according increase in price. It is not possible to change the purchase price/value of the horse, once the examination has been starten. The customer or the authorized person hereby personally confirms and is bound to the purchase price/value of the horse mentioned above and presented for examination. 7 The contractor is liable for an amount that is not higher than that of the purchase price/value of the horse. The same liability cover applies to any persons authorized in the contract. Third party liability is excluded. 8 Unless there are no individually negotiated terms about the limitation period, the statutory, is one year. This means that legal proceedings can only be initiated by the customer or other authorised persons mentioned within the contract, within the the period of one year, beginning with commencement of limitation. The statutory period ends 5 years after the date of examination. 9 The location of examination is independent of the agreed conditions and process of examination in this contract. Even for examinations outside Germany, the German legal- Court is the only Court who can authorized to assess the conditions of this contract. This also applies 3rd party claims. 2
Clinical Examination following the attached protocol B.I.-B. IV. The price of the examination consists of a basic fee of 250,00 plus 0,60 % of the purchase price/value if the value of the horse is more than 5.000. In case the pre-purchase examination is terminated by the customer during the clinical examination, only the basic fee of 250,00 needs to be paid. Endoscopic Examination of the larynx and the upper airways Access via the nostrils and demonstration of the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bifurcation of the lungs with the septum carina and evaluation of the main bronchia 250 plus 0,6% of the purchase price/value 85,89 Doping Examination, Laboratory of Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln Testing for NSAIDS and corticosteroids, sedatives, incl. sample preparation and storage (serum in ice - 18 C) for 6 months Special doping set (FEI) for shipping, additional costs of 35 Examination for anabolics (can only be carried out by special request and only on urine samples) Laboratory Examination Laboratory blood tests: complete blood count, serum chemistry Fecal examination for parasites Miscellaneous Breeding examination of stallions incl. Phantom training Gynecological examination of mares incl. Ultrasound examination Additional examination of the respiratory system Blood Gas Analysis Additional eye examination Ultrasound, slit lamp, tonometry (Measurement of intraocular pressure) Heart ultrasound examination with Sonodoppler Ultrasound examination of Examination under saddle 215,00 * Price on request *Specifiying lab dependent upon laboratory 78,30 96,00 14,59 400,00 29,71 40,58 81,40 17,90 275,00 75,60 80,00 3
12 x 23,52 = 282,24 Skyline-Image of navicular bone Special view of the navicular bone from proximal to distal. The radiograph shows the distal border of the navicular bone. There are occasions when the navicular bone looks fine on the upright pedal view, but one can clearly see problems with the navicular bone on the skyline view. Front right Front left 23,52 per image 23,52 per image 23,52 per image Front right Front left Hind right Hind left Front right Front left 23,52 per image Hind right Hind left Back: Thoracic Spine/Lumbar region/ Dorsal processes Demonstration of the dorsal processes from withers to lumbar vertebras. Normally, radiographs of high quality can be obtained. If horses are very muscular or adipose, the demonstration of the dorsal processes can be limited. Demonstration of the intervals between the dorsal processes and possibly also chronic changes. Appraisal of different images in written form CD with radiographs (in high-resolution DICOM format) 23,52 per image 5,00 per image 10,00 per CD ex second copy 4
11 The customer is obliged to pay for the radiographs and the assessment of the radiographs he or she has selected and signed for on this form. These are the property of the contractor. You are not obliged to release them. Copies can be obtained on request, additional costs, incure.assessment of other, previously taken images (radiographs, ultrasound images etc.) is only posible when they have been assessed in written form by the veterinarian who was responsible for these images. 12 Special agreements/demands for the pre-purchase examination: Should any clause in this contract be partially or entirely ineffective, the contract as a whole will not be affected. The examination report and its content are subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany with the exception of any conflicting standards where applicable. The German and the English texts of the examination report shall be equally authentic; in the event of any inconsistency between the German and the English text, the German text shall prevail and is legally binding. 5
Intended purpose/training level of the horse: 6
I guarantee that the information provided about the horse in this form is correct. I agree with the procedure of the pre-purchase examination, which includes blood withdrawal for a doping test, sedation during endoscopic examination and removal of the shoes for the radiographs of the navicular bone. During the pre-purchase-examination I will be present/not be present.* *cross out whichever does not apply. As the current owner or autorized person, I also declare that: The Equine Clinic Lüsche was not involved with the pre-treatment of the horse. A veterinarian of the Equine Clinic Lüsche did treat the horse prior to the prepurchase examination. The Equine Clinic Lüsche is hereby relieved from the professional code of secrecy for veterinarians. 7
Pulse at rest: 8
Trachea ausculation: Auscultation post respiratory stimulation: After breathing ausculation: no Mouth, dentition (inspection): Exterior, reproductive organs: 9
Inspection and palpation of the limbs: (e.g. conformation, hoof conditions) Joints, Tendons, Tendon sheets 10
Adspection on soft ground (longing) transitions Signs of Abnormal breathing: Respiratory problems: 11
Heart and respiratory rates: exercise exercise Pulse rate Respiration rate 12
Endoscopy of the upper respiratory tract: 13
Sent to laboratory: Based on the todays examination, we see no increased risk for the use of the horse as intended 14