Indiana Horse Rescue
Equine Division of
Animal Protection Coalition, Inc

a 501(c)3 non profit


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Stem Cell Research

The Lung Story

On November 11, 2005, Sharon W. contacted the horse rescue to donate a stallion she owned.  Sharon's health was severe enough that she did not feel she could continue caring for the stallion.  Based on her desire to see that the stallion was cared for properly, she made the decision to bring him to the rescue.  Upon her visit she shared the story of her declining health with the rescue staff.  The following events detail her story:

Due to the commitment shown to her equine, this information was brought to the attention of the research staff.  A lengthy discussion was initiated describing some of the ongoing research projects.  Sharon requested an analysis of her blood to be performed.  In that analysis, arterial parasites were detected.  She sought treatment for the parasitic infection.  Removing the parasites from the equation did not negate the existing damage to her tissue.  Sharon followed the same protocol designed to generate recovery in equine.  At 90 days her current status is as follows:

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