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When Equine Infectious Disease is Suspected


 
  • The Veterinarian’s Responsibilities:
    • Do No Harm—do not rush into a stall/barn until you have a plan on how to leave it.
    • Respond to the ‘worst case scenario’ until you have a specific diagnosis.

  • Getting Started
    Have an established response plan for control of contagious disease outbreaks—a planned response is the most effective tool for minimizing outbreak impact.
    1. Maintain a log, recording events as they occur, including:
      • Case identification—which horse(s) got sick, where, and when
      • Control measures implemented
      • Horse movement—within facility, entering and exiting facility
      • Diagnostic testing results
      • Communications with practitioners, horsemen, and regulatory veterinarians
    2. Establish effective communication, including:
      • Regular meetings providing clear information and simple instructions to
        • Facility management
        • Horsemen
        • Veterinarians
        • Media
        • Related industry affiliates
      • Note: Effective communication minimizes speculation and establishes expectations.
    3. Manage time effectively.
      • Delegate tasks that do not require execution by a licensed veterinarian. (Utilize licensed veterinary technicians for sample collection, physical inspections, temperature recording, etc.)
 

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