Equine management handbook a basic care manual iru. Learn the basic principles of first aid for equines. You cannot look at a horse at the beginning of a colic. Colic colic is a general term for pain in the gut of a horse or mule. Kellons guide to first aid for horses 2nd edition 2005. Be prepared a simple first aid kit, kept in the tack room.
Get ready to tackle any firstaid articles for dealing with common equine emergencies and essential items for a horse first aid kit. First aid kits can be simple or elaborate, but there are some essential items. Equine emergency first aid adapted from the online horse health course my horse university a medical emergency is something all horse owners dread. Making your own equine first aid kit budget equestrian. It also covers what to do in natural disasters such as flooding, wild fires, ice storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and more. Equine trauma and first aid merck veterinary manual. It is primarily aimed at new graduates and veterinarians who do not deal with equine emergencies on a regular basis, but will also appeal to more experienced equine. Full of clearly illustrated, stepbystep instructions that show you how to handle everything from regular dental checks to unexpected situations like.
First aid in treating equine injuries equimed horse. How to handle common emergencies, featuring jeff hall, dvm, equine technical services, zoetis. Follow the lefthand link to health care tips and articles. Administer appropriate first aid to an injured ill horse e justify their horse care practices based on scientific principles evidence based. The information contained in the 2017 csu handbook was accurate at the date of publication. When an emergency does occur, knowing what to do and being adequately prepared can make the difference between life and death for your horse. Dormosedan gel is a valued addition to equine firstaid kits. Norton is the author of equine first aid handbook, a useful pocketsized book, perfect to tuck into the trunk at the barn, which contains musthave information on how to recognize and handle common equine emergencies. The equihealth course does not replace veterinarian care, but rather assists by providing necessary information, such as vitals, and a deeper understanding about the situation. Course dates enj equine first aid training, located in. Uvw wlph kruvh rzqhuv association of equine practitioners infectious disease committee, cornell university of veterinary medicine, aaep biologincal and therapuetic agents committee.
A goal of this course is to give caregivers the peace of mind knowing that we can step in and help our horse when needed until a professional arrives. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and wellbeing around the world. Marteniuk will briefly discuss common equine emergencies and what an owner can do to both assess and manage the situation until their veterinarian arrives. Norton veterinary consulting and education resources has revamped the popular first aid handbook, adding pages of helpful tips on how to monitor your horses health in an emergency. Our first aid kits are the culmination of many years experience as equine veterinarians and contain quality items we routinely use in the treatment and management of equine injuries in the field.
Horse firstaid learn how to handle an equine emergency. The complete book of equine firstaid hayes dvm ms, karen e. Viesta equine offers equine first aid courses within ontario, by a certified equihealth canada instructor. First aid in treating equine injuries when a horse is bleeding profusely, apply pressure either with your hand or a piece of. Musthaves for your equine first aid kit equine chronicle. 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. Get someone to help you, and delegate responsibilities, such as calling the veterinarian, retrieving the first aid kit, holding the horse, etc. Back country equine first aid squaw butte back country horsemen february 7, 2012 page 3 of 28 back country equine first aid kit contents item count comments banamine injectable 1 for colic. Your equine first aid kit equimed horse health matters.
This is something i talk about a lot on my blog, first aid supplies. First aid kit to handle the emergencies ill tell you about soon, youll need to carry a complete trail first aid kit and know how to use each item in it. Authored by renowned equine veterinarian, eleanor kellon, dvm, this is the equine first aid book of. Hall explained how to deal with common and unexpected horse health problems including lacerations, bandaging, colic. The handbook of equine emergencies is a concise, easytofollow practical guide to how to deal with a range of equine emergencies likely to be encountered by clinicians both in the uk and abroad. And i havent posted about first aid stuff for horses in awhile, so today i wanted to share with you equine first aid kit must haves that every horse owner should have in their first aid kits for their horses. A must for any livestock owner, this course will train you in fire prevention, planning for and executing safe evacuation procedures, hidden dangers and responding to first aid emergencies. Kellons guide to first aid for horses 2nd edition 2005 eleanor kellon on.
Can you make a video of you making a trick horse pedistal. No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2017 asc303 equine health 8 abstract. Equine first aid kit contents nj equine veterinarian. Omalley began to compile his experience and knowledge of equine emergencies into his book entitled horse 911. It would be my pleasure to share the equine first aid course with your barn or club, with the intention of promoting a higher level of care to our equine family. Learn how to manage first aid treatment of a range of common injuries and how to manage first aid treatment of a range of adverse health conditions. This list of musthaves can help you cope with the most common emergencies youre likely to encounter, but wont weigh you down you can pack it all into a small cantle bag.
Equisearch presented a new webinar, equine first aid. The course takes approximately 3 hours and participants gain confidence and knowledge about equine first aid. Equine veterinary first aid our focus is on supplying products suitable for use in equine emergencies and long term management of wounds and injuries. Authored by renowned equine veterinarian, eleanor kellon, dvm, this is the equine first aid book of choice by equimedic usa. Also keep a first aid kit in your horse trailer or towing vehicle, and a pareddown version to carry on the trail. It has many causes and its symptoms range from mild to fatal. My horse is a trick horse and want to know how how to make a pedistal for him and figured you were my best hope. Your equine first aid kit equine first aid kits should contain wellorganized essentials that can be grabbed in an. Giving your horse a good once over with your eyes and hands can help you discover many types of problems. Bridging conventional and natural medicine to give you the knowledge and skills to help your horse in emergencies. Enj equine first aid training is please to offer emergency equine first aid clinics to horse lovers in and around beautiful british columbia, home base is in south langley equine health and emergency first aid course. There are many situations that a horse owner might run into such as soft tissue injuries like lacerations and puncture wounds, ophthalmic.
Shannon odell, an owner and competitor of american paint horses, has worked in the insurance industry for more than 20 years and in 2009 founded first choice insurance in spokane, washington. Horse 911 emergency first aid book horses emergencies. Kellons guide to first aid for horses spiralbound february 10, 2017 by eleanor kellon author. Equine first aid kit contents unfortunately our horses seem to have a way of getting injured when we least expect it. Understands and demonstrates proper attire for equine activities. A wellstocked firstaid kit and useful knowledge to help an injured horse can go a long way to minimize longterm damage. What to have in your first aid kit vets phone number regional map stethoscope.
Equine first aid course certificate online animal job. Equine emergencya listing of conditions and illnesses which may be life threatening and will require immediate veterinary care. I encourage you to work with the veterinarian on your team for additional guidance on emergency care and first aid. Even though i will normally be nearby i suggest that all horse owners keep a first aid kit at their barn. This handbook is packed with concise, easy to understand information pertaining to equine emergencies. Equine veterinary first aid equine veterinary first aid. All horses should be checked thoroughly for signs of injury as part of the daily care routine, to ensure injuries are identified and professional veterinary care received. Equine first aid and emergencies posted on may 3, 2010. Kellons guide to first aid for horses new pricing the equine emergency care bible. Equine first aid erin malone, dvm, acvs surgeon, university of minnesota horse program. This is a great opportunity for 4h and pony clubs, summer camps, etc. This course covers an overview of first aid procedure and include a focus on many common horse health conditions horse caregivers may encounter on a daytoday basis. The great color coding and sectional organization of this book will make it easy for you to find what you are looking for, and needing to find and know, in an emergency.