Disaster Preparedness for Horse Farms
Equine Disease Quarterly
May 22, 2026
From wildfires to floods, proactive disaster planning can help horse owners protect horses, staff, and farms before emergencies strike.
From wildfires to floods, proactive disaster planning can help horse owners protect horses, staff, and farms before emergencies strike.
Learn about colic considerations specific to senior horses, especially those with underlying health issues such as metabolic problems.
If you spend any time with horses, eventually you will run into some type of emergency, and it’s best to be prepared.
Two veterinarians explain when a horse might need colic surgery and how your veterinarian might determine this on the farm.
Dr. Michael Fugaro describes when it’s okay to let your horse move around and lie down during a colic emergency and when you should keep him standing.
Learn all about colic in horses, how veterinarians manage it, and ways to prevent it in this Ask TheHorse podcast. Sponsored by CareCredit.
Veterinarians weigh in on the do’s and don’ts of wound care, from discovery to recovery.
Dr. Stacey Cordivano describes the best way to store your horse’s health and identification records in case of emergency.
What are your options if your horse sustains a major injury or needs surgery, but you don’t have the means to pay for it? Find out in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.
Dr. Michael Fugaro details how to create a comprehensive emergency plan tailored to your location, facility, and horses.
Create an after-hours emergency plan with your veterinarian in advance to ensure your horse receives timely treatment.
Listen to this episode of Ask TheHorse to learn how to prepare for equine health emergencies logistically and financially. Sponsored by CareCredit.
As storms approach, horse owners should prepare with updated plans, ID, vaccinations, and emergency supplies.
Knowing what to do—and what not to do—in a horse transport incident can mean the difference between a positive outcome and tragic ending.
Two veterinarians describe how you can assure funds for your horses’ care should you die before they do.
Dr. Wendy Krebs shares tips on planning for routine and emergency equine veterinary bills and how horse owners can protect themselves against rising veterinary care costs.
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