Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations
Pat Raia
October 30, 2012
The storm’s actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.
The storm’s actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say.
Relevant lessons are learned from every major disaster to prepare for the next one.
Horses in some states have already been evacuated to safer locations to wait out the storm.
It is important to include horses and livestock in disaster preparedness plans.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, all horses newly-registered with the FEI must be microchipped.
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team rescued numerous of horses from the storm and its aftermath.
Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.
The AAEP implores horse owners and vets prepare for emergencies as Hurricane Isaac moves towards the coast.
The team will assist with locating, rounding up, identifying, and moving livestock after disasters.
An Austrian study finds brands used in horse identification difficult to read in some instances.
Six horses collided during the race. One sustained a slight fracture and is expected to recover.
Credit Card, a 15-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse, was stolen and killed last year.
More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo.
Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but especially for equids because of their large size, behavior patterns and types, and the requirements for transporting them.
National authorities have cautioned horse owners to prepare for wildfires before they occur.
Learn how to prepare yourself, your horse, and your farm for the hurricane season.
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