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In Disaster's Wake: Horses and the Devastation
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses' chances of infection or injury.
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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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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.
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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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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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Managing Penetrating Injuries in the Field (AAEP 2012)
February 17, 2013
Penetrating injuries can have serious consequences for horses, but vets are well-versed in handling them.... Read More
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Gouges and Gashes: Horse Wounds
July 01, 2012
A number of factors can enhance or derail wound healing.... Read More
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Planning for Equine Evacuations During Hurricanes
June 24, 2012
Preparing ahead for equine evacuations can be crucial to horses' survival.... 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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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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20 Disaster Planning Questions
June 01, 2012
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods. It begins with understanding your farm.... Read More
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In Disaster's Wake: Horses and the Devastation
June 01, 2012
After weathering a natural disaster, take steps to reduce your horses' chances of infection or injury.... 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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Lecture on Identifying an Equine Emergency Scheduled
March 18, 2012
On April 3, New Bolton Center will present "It's 10 p.m. and My Horse Isn't Right: When is it an Emergency?"... 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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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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IAWTI Courses Help Responders Handle Livestock Emergencies
August 31, 2011
Two training session at UC Davis trained first responders in the safest ways to handle livestock emergencies.... Read More
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TLAER to Host Training at MSU
August 21, 2011
TLAER is hosting a large animal emergency rescue awareness course at Mississippi State University, Oct. 22-23.... Read More
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Plan Now for Natural Disasters
June 18, 2011
Planning ahead for natural disasters can increase your horse's chance for surviving the storm. ... Read More
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Equine First-Aid Kits Recalled
May 09, 2011
A Wisconsin company is recalling their equine first-aid kits due to the possible contamination of sterile alcohol prep pads and iodine prep pads with an "objectionable organism" during manufacturing. In a letter sent to customers in April, Creative ... Read More
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Barn Fire Prevention
February 01, 2011
Farm owners and managers can take certain steps to minimize the chances of a barn fire occurring.... Read More
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Horse Safety Campaign Releases New Brochure on Horse-Related Injuries
September 23, 2010
UK Healthcare, partnering with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and 40 community, equine, and medical organizations, continues its five-year educational campaign, Saddle Up Safely...... Read More
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Waiting for the Veterinarian
September 01, 2010
Unless a horse develops an injury or other condition with a veterinarian present, the chances of its receiving immediate veterinary care are slim. That's why it's important an owner knows how to help his or her injured horse until the veterinarian... Read More
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Coronary Band Injuries in Horses
September 01, 2010
Horses are likely to sustain coronary band and hoof wall injuries at one time or another. These injuries can carry long-term performance and soundness consequences.... Read More
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How to Make A Portable First-Aid Kit
August 08, 2010
Every horse owner should have an equine first-aid kit in their barn and trailer. There are a variety of equine first-aid kits commercially available ranging from under $50 to over $500. While the expensive kits offer a great deal of diverse tre... Read More
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Hoof Abscesses in Horses
July 01, 2010
This common problem can cause sudden, severe lameness, but can be resolved quickly with the proper treatment. ... Read More
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Be Prepared for First Aid and Equine Emergencies
May 08, 2010
Although it is the most basic form of health care, horse owners should be aware that horses need first aid care just as much as people do, if not more. There are many situations that a horse owner might run into, such as soft tissue injuries ... Read More
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Horse Wounds 101 (Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention)
May 01, 2010
With increased activity all horses are at a higher risk of sustaining traumatic lacerations or other wound types. Some might appear more serious than others. Often the wound might be hours, days, or even weeks old before it is observed.... Read More
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