Barbaro's cast changed for second time; new screws added

July 3, 2006

KENNETT SQUARE, PA – Doctors at New Bolton Center’s George D. Widener Hospital have changed the cast of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro for the second time since his hind leg was shattered at the Preakness on May 20. “Barbaro is back in his stall and is doing well,” said Chief of Surgery Dean W. Richardson, who replaced the cast he had put on Barbaro on June 13. “Also, we replaced two bent screws and added three new ones across the pastern joint. His radiographs look great, and he had another successful pool recovery.”

Barbaro remains in intensive care at the hospital at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

New photos are now available in our Barbaro Photo Album.

 Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine is one of the world’s premier veterinary schools. Founded in 1884, the School was built on the concept of Many Species, One Medicine^TM. The birthplace of veterinary specialties, the School serves a distinctly diverse array of animal patients, from pets to horses to farm animals at our two campuses.  In Philadelphia, on Penn’s campus, are the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital for companion animals, as well as classrooms, laboratories and the School’s administrative offices.  The large-animal facility, New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pa., encompasses hospital facilities for the care of horses and food animals as well as diagnostic laboratories serving the agriculture industry.  The School has successfully integrated scholarship and scientific discovery with all aspects of veterinary medical education.