Emergency Rescue Techniques
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Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms.
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Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives.
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UC Davis, Texas A&M Team Up for Large Animal Rescue Course
Veterinarians and rescuers from UC Davis and Texas A&M teamed up for a recent large animal rescue course.
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Registration Open for KHC's Livestock Investigation Training
June 10, 2013
Attendees will learn how to handle horses, assess body condition score, and more.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
May 21, 2013
Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms. ... Read More
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Handling Hyperthermia and Hypothermia in Horses
April 12, 2013
One veterinarian reviews equine hyperthermia and hypothermia and how to best manage affected horses.... Read More
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Florida Barn Fire Claims Pregnant Mare
March 09, 2013
A fire at a breeding farm claimed the life of a pregnant mare and caused more than $425,000 in other damages.... Read More
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Barn Fires: The Veterinarian's Role (AAEP 2012)
March 06, 2013
A well-thought-out approach to triage after a barn fire can save horses' lives.... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Blog Posts of 2012
December 31, 2012
We've taken a few minutes to tally our most popular blog posts of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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Kentucky Large Animal Rescue Training Scheduled
December 15, 2012
The course includes 30 hours of instruction and hands-on training with specially designed training mannequins.... Read More
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Hurricane Isaac Equine Rescues Chronicled
October 09, 2012
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.... Read More
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UC Davis, Texas A&M Team Up for Large Animal Rescue Course
September 21, 2012
Veterinarians and rescuers from UC Davis and Texas A&M teamed up for a recent large animal rescue course.... Read More
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TLAER Founder, Primary Instructor to Retire in 2013
September 03, 2012
Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, will retire in 2013 after a career of improving large animal rescue techniques.... Read More
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TAHC Announces Horseback Emergency Response Team
August 27, 2012
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.... Read More
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University of Florida VETS Team Gets Support from USRider
August 18, 2012
The UF disaster response team funded a rope and webbing testing project with the donation.... Read More
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Injured TLAER Horse on the Mend
July 16, 2012
Torque sustained no neurologic deficits as a result of the injury and continues to respond well to treatment.... Read More
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TLAER Horse Recovering from Injury in Canada
July 12, 2012
"Torque" is recovering at the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College.... Read More
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Horses Displaced by Colorado Wildfires
June 25, 2012
More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo.... Read More
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CSU Vets, Students Helping Horses Affected by Colo. Wildfire
June 14, 2012
CSU staff and students have examined and/or treated about 150 horses displaced by the wildfire so far.... Read More
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Horse Owners Urged to Prepare for Active Wildfire Season
June 03, 2012
National authorities have cautioned horse owners to prepare for wildfires before they occur.... Read More
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Hurricane Season Resources for Horse Owners
June 01, 2012
Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.... Read More
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Navigating Natural Disasters with Horses
June 01, 2012
Prepare a disaster plan for keeping your horse safe during wildfires, hurricanes, and other emergencies.... Read More
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AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course
May 13, 2012
Atlantic Veterinary College's Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course will take place July 5-7.... Read More
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Large Animal Rescue Training at NC State, April 20-22
April 14, 2012
Veterinarians, emergency responders, and general horse caretakers are encouraged to attend.... Read More
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KHC Puts U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Funds to Work
April 13, 2012
U.S. Equine Disaster Relief Funds provided feed, hay, fencing, and veterinary supplies to equestrians in need.... Read More
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Kentucky Large-Animal Rescue Training Session Scheduled
February 09, 2012
Scheduled for March 30–April 1, the TLAER Training is open to EKU students and the general public.... Read More
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LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses
January 23, 2012
The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.... Read More
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Large-Animal Rescue Training Scheduled at EKU
December 07, 2011
The training is scheduled for March 30-Apr. 1, 2012 and will take place in Richmond, Ky.... Read More
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