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Applying A Hoof And Lower Leg Bandage
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
Revised April 2008
Caring for a hoof or lower leg injury can be very labor intensive. Even under the most ideal management conditions, the horse’s lower extremities are regula...
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Applying Hock Bandages
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
A horse uses its hock in nearly everything it does-from stopping and standing to walking and galloping. Constant use and a prominently exposed point make hocks vulnerable to stress, fatigue ...
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Cold Therapy & Ice Bandages
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
When a horse injures a leg, many times the first - and best – course of action is to cool the area as quickly as possible using ice packs or very cold water. Your immediate goal is to try to r...
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Leg Bandages - Bandaging Your Horse's Legs
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
There may be any number of occasions when you will need or want to bandage your horse’s legs. Bandaging can provide both protection and support for the horse while working, traveling, resti...
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Cast Care
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
Your horse has been fitted with a cast to give it the best possible chance of recovery. A cast provides both protection and support and thereby gives the horse’s injury a chance to heal.
Bec...
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Snakebit!
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
Snakes commonly found in the United States can cause serious injury to a horse. Horses are at the top of the list of sensitivity to snakebites and are followed in order by sheep, cows, goats...
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Applying Pressure Bandages
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
When a horse sustains a serious leg injury, it is sometimes necessary to stabilize the limb and control bleeding and swelling until your veterinarian arrives. A pressure bandage is an effect...
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Guidelines to Follow During Equine Emergencies
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 16th, 02
A Bayer Animal Health Brochure
Revised April 2008
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. There are several b...
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Summer’s Coming: Hot Weather Care for Horses
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 8th, 07
As the summer approaches, owners need to consider management practices needed to help their horses get through the hot weather. It is important to understand the normal physiology of the horse...
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Applying Sweat Bandages To The Horse’s Leg
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 18th, 02
When your horse suffers a strain, sprain or traumatic injury, or is stall bound for extended periods, its legs may swell and become warm to the touch. Because inflammation and swelling can d...
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Emergency Chart
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jun 24th, 02
Please take a look at our Emergency Chart. Click here to download, Emergency Chart (pdf).
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Protect Your Horse's Legs With Proper Bandaging Techniques
First Aid / Emergency Care - Sep 3rd, 02
There may be any number of occasions when you will need to bandage your horse’s legs. Bandaging can provide both protection and support for the horse while working, traveling, resting or recov...
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Emergency Care Tips
First Aid / Emergency Care - Sep 10th, 02
The following article is provided as a courtesy and service to the horse industry by the American Association of Equine Practitioners.
If you own horses long enough, sooner or l...
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Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis: Management of Sporadic Exertional Rhabdomyolysis
First Aid / Emergency Care - Feb 27th, 03
Revised May 2008
Conflict of interest statement: Dr. Valberg together with Drs McCue and Mickelson are holders of the patent for the PSSM genetic test and receive royalties....
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Heat Stroke
First Aid / Emergency Care - Sep 24th, 03
The body maintains its normal temperature in hot weather by moving heat through the muscles and out through the skin. Blood also removes heat as it circulates through the body and releases it ...
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WHEN MY HORSE IS IN A FIRE .....
First Aid / Emergency Care - Jan 20th, 04
While a barn fire is uncommon, there is nothing more devastating—with more complicated consequences—than when a horse becomes a burn victim. But it does happen. The first steps when confronted...
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Emergency Preparedness: Being Prepared During Times of Disaster. Important Tips for Horse Owners
First Aid / Emergency Care - Mar 3rd, 04
An AAEP Health Brochure
In the event of a disaster, your veterinarian knows how important it is for you as a horse owner to have pre-planned actions and proper information to make rap...
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Disaster Planning For Horse Farms
First Aid / Emergency Care - Sep 15th, 04
Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and fire are the most common natural disasters in the state of Florida. The leading cause of death in large animals during Hurricane Andrew in 1992 included ani...
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Wounds in Horses
First Aid / Emergency Care - Sep 30th, 04
Despite owners providing excellent facilities, wounds are common in all types of horses. An owner should have an excellent working relationship with his/her veterinarian to provide optimal car...
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Fracture Repair
First Aid / Emergency Care - Nov 16th, 04
Equine fractures are more difficult to repair and heal more slowly than human or small animal fractures. As recently as 30 years ago, most horses with severe fractures were euthanized or, at b...
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WOUND MANAGEMENT & BANDAGING
First Aid / Emergency Care - Feb 17th, 06
WOUND MANAGEMENT & BANDAGING
Erin Denney-Jones, DVMFlorida Equine Veterinary Services, IncClermont, Florida
When to call the vet is the most frequently asked question by a new horse ow...
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