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By Claudia Sarti, CVT
I love my job working for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a field research analyst in zoonotic diseases. I recently attended–in my capacity as certified veterinary technician (CVT)–a three-day seminar at the Forget-Me-Not Farm in Tinmouth, Vt., on the rescue of large animals in disaster situations. The seminar was presented by Drs. Tomas and Rebecca Gimenez of Clemson University in South Carolina, in association with the Rutland Area Humane Society. It was designed for the benefit of horse owners, fire departments, animal rescue personnel, veterinary technicians, and other interested parties.
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re: Disaster Preparation Reflections
Thanks for posting this, Dan!
re: Disaster Preparation Reflections
Thanks for re-posting this article – Claudia did such a nice job on the report – and not much has changed – except that MANY more people are starting to get an education in disaster preparedness – especially horse owners, veterinarians, and anima
re: Disaster Preparation Reflections
A word of caution: Be careful or avoid riding in areas where houses are being constructed. Treches dug for drainage and then filled in can become quicksand if a heavy rain covers the ground. Riding into one of these almost cost me my