Recycling Tips for Equine Veterinary Practices

One equine practitioner shares tips on how veterinary practices and horse farms can “go green.”
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The United States is the No. 1 trash-producing country in the world. We yield approximately 251 million tons of trash annually, yet recycle only 82 million tons. One equine practitioner believes this statistic is unacceptable and established an extensive recycling program for her Beavercreek, Oregon clinic. She shared her suggestions for how other practices can adopt similar programs during the 2013 American Association of Equine Practitioners' Convention, held Dec. 7-11 in Nashville, Tenn.

In 2009, Barbara G. Crabbe, DVM, and her equine practice made the commitment to "go green." Shortly after establishing an effective recycling program, they began reaping rewards beyond simply reducing their carbon footprint. First they received a local award for their efforts; then they were featured by the local media. Clients began to recognize and appreciate their endeavor.

"Not only has our recycling program become one of our best marketing tools to date, it has had the additional benefit of contributing to a strong sense of teamwork among our employees," Crabbe said.

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Alexandra Beckstett, a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as assistant editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse. She was the managing editor of The Horse for nearly 14 years and is now editorial director of EquiManagement and My New Horse, sister publications of The Horse.

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