Horses Impacted by Eastern Kentucky Flooding
Shoshana Rudski
August 19, 2022
13 counties were declared federal disaster areas, and efforts are being made to help the horses in need.
13 counties were declared federal disaster areas, and efforts are being made to help the horses in need.
Researchers analyzed data to identify the main veterinary needs of horses during wildfire evacuations in California.
Here’s how to get your farm back to normal so your horses have a safe and comfortable place to, once again, call home.
Three practitioners share advice on how to best care for your horses following a disaster.
The Foundation for the Horse is working with veterinary groups to support those in Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida. More help is needed; donations are welcome.
Administered by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, the program will support and train a network of government agencies, individuals, and organizations to aid domestic animals and livestock during emergencies.
Horse owners are rightfully concerned about their horses’ lung health after wildfire smoke exposure. But can the smoke and ash also affect their pastures and forage?
An Oregon-based sports medicine practice offers advice for horse owners dealing with hazardous and unhealthy air quality.
Fire remains a threat to equine operations worldwide. Learn how to protect yours from barn and wildfires.
Smoke from wildfires can cause serious health problems for horses, as it can in people. Here’s how to protect your horses from smoke-related respiratory problems.
Identifying risks and reducing and mitigating a disaster’s effects start with a well-written, all-hazards plan for sheltering in place and/or evacuating. Here are some keys to remember.
Last fall, Hayley Dieckmann and the UC Davis Veterinary Emergency Response Team treated horses and other animals displaced by the Camp Fire. Here’s a look at what she experienced.
Researchers are working to better understand production and feed losses, how and when owners evacuate their animals, and how perceived wildfire risk affects the costs and availability of fire insurance.
Evacuating horse owners aren’t the only ones that should prepare in advance. Here’s what farm owners opening their facilities to displaced horses should know.
Community disaster planning begins at home and in neighborhoods, and with understanding your farm.
The Kentucky Horse Council will host a large animal emergency rescue training Aug. 10-12 at the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington.
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