Accidental Overdose and Treatment at UF
Hollinger, a Thoroughbred colt from Canada, had a distinguished racing career. After Hollinger won four races and more than $700,000 as a 2 year old, his owner, Robert Harvey, had high hopes for his career. Unexpectedly in 2014, Hollinger experienced soreness in his legs and was sent to Ocala, Florida with his trainer for Hollinger’s recovery.
“We took radiographs of his legs and found chips in his ankles, so he had surgery and took him off the track while he healed,” Harvey said. “When he was ready to train again, his trainer, Roger Atkins, took him to Gulfstream Park where he took a couple second places, but when he showed signs that his back was sore, we gave him more time off.”
Harvey was a very conscientious Thoroughbred owner and didn’t want to overwork his prize-wining colt. He trusted the farm manager and trainer to make sure Hollinger was ready to race and was properly taken care of. It was at this time that Hollinger, along with seven other Thoroughbreds at the farm, began to experience severe neurologic problems and seizures after being given a single dose of a drug used to prevent or treat EPM.
Hollinger was given diazepam and phenobarbital on the farm to control the seizures, and the following day, May 6, 2014, Hollinger brought in to the UF Large Animal Hospital in Gainesville, Fla.
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