When you have a horse, the will inevitably injure themselves. All horse owners should have an equine first aid kit. Small canvas duffle bags and ammo cases make great storage containers for the first aid kit in your truck. You dont need to keep a stock of injectable or oral medications. With a view toward improving patient outcome, equine emergency and critical care. Make sure you have a good equine first aid kit in an easily accessible place on the yard and when you travel and that it includes your vets emergency numbers. Essential items for an equine first aidkit the spruce.
Even though i will normally be nearby i suggest that all. Keep these emergency items in a sturdy box for unexpected horse injuries or illness. Carrying a separate human first aid kit is also advantageous. Youll learn about horse nutrition, equine teeth, purchasing decisions, judging horses and much more. Teaching horse owners and horse lovers in equine emergency first aid. Making your own equine first aid kit budget equestrian. Equine emergency first aid adapted from the online horse health course my horse university. These activities may challenge you to explore areas of the horse project that you havent experienced before. Kellons guide to first aid for horses 2nd edition 2005. We have barn first aid kits and trailering first aid kits in all different sizes. Horse side vet guide provides a list of items that should be in every horse owners equine first aid kit. Equine first aid is the first response support treatment available to a horse before a veterinarian can attend to the animal. With limited space you may not have room for a large kit.
Equine trauma and first aid merck veterinary manual. Youll learn to monitor pulse and respiration rates, know the proper way to take the horse s temperature, and become tuned into other vital signs. Equine emergency and critical care medicine vetbooks. This instantly downloadable ebook is an invaluable resource for any horse owner and should be kept in their equine first aid kit. What to have and how to use it erin malone, dvm, acvs surgeon, university of minnesota horse program providing researchbased. Our courses provide you with hands on training preparing you to handle equine emergency situations while waiting for your veterinarians arrival. This comprehensive course explains routinebutessential health care, basic first aid, and how to identify more urgent medical conditions. Equine emergency first aid my horse university online. Bridging conventional and natural medicine to give you the knowledge and skills to help your horse in emergencies and to keep your horse healthy and sound. Learn about the veterinary topic of equine trauma and first aid. Find specific details on this topic and related topics from the merck vet manual. And i am a planner, which means i want to make sure i have everything i could need, just in case. Early recognition of problems by owners, appropriate first aid, and timely referral by field veterinarians. When an emergency does occur, knowing what to do and being adequately prepared can make the difference between life and death for your horse.
Marteniuk will briefly discuss common equine emergencies and what an owner can do to both assess and manage the situation until their veterinarian arrives. Dont be afraid to jump right in and dont give up if the activity doesnt work the first time. Kellons guide to first aid for horses 2nd edition 2005 eleanor kellon on. Equine first aid kit contents nj equine veterinarian. Practical guide to lameness in horses, 4th updated edition february 27, 2020 equine. Every stable should have an equine first aid kit, and if you are going to events, you should also have some first aid items along. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Kellons guide to first aid for horses book by eleanor kellon. Kellons guide to first aid for horses by eleanor kellon sound professional advice on what to do until the veterinarian arrives. Of course you can certainly add to the first aid kit you keep in your truck. Equine first aid erin malone, dvm, acvs surgeon, university of minnesota horse program equine first aid. A medical emergency is something all horse owners dread.
It doesnt matter how careful you are, there will be scratches, cuts, and sometimes more serious injuries. More importantly, you should know what is contained in it and know how to use all of the supplies. A horse first aid kit should also be part of the equipment that is taken to shows or whilst travelling. Equine first aid kit contents unfortunately our horses seem to have a way of getting injured when we least expect it. The essential first aid handbook will allow you to confidently assess and treat around 90% of the common injuries your horse will get. First aid action the aim of first aid is to take immediate action when an injury is discovered, to prevent the condition getting worse while awaiting veterinary assistance. What to have and how to use it providing researchbased information to minnesota horse owners.
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