Flood injury in horses.
There is no way to prepare for every situation that arises in a disaster. By working closely with other producers and agricultural leaders, however, horse owners can lessen the impact of a disaster on their operation. Preparation and detailed planning are the most important aspects of flood-related injury prevention. Encouraging animal owners and caretakers to have an evacuation plan and dispersing knowledge about local and regional disaster authorities are critical for a successful disaster response. Educational programs on future disaster response empower communities to care for their people and animals responsibly.
McConnico
Rebecca S
RS
Equine Health Studies Program, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Skip Bertman Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA. mcconnico@vetmed.lsu.edu <mcconnico@vetmed.lsu.edu>
D000818:Animals; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004190:Disasters; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D006234:Handling, Psychological; D006724:Hoof and Claw; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary; D012149:Restraint, Physical / Q000662:veterinary; D014218:Triage; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*