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University of Florida VETS Team Gets Support from USRider

Edited Press Release August 18, 2012

The UF disaster response team funded a rope and webbing testing project with the donation.

Injured TLAER Horse on the Mend

Pat Raia July 16, 2012

Torque sustained no neurologic deficits as a result of the injury and continues to respond well to treatment.

TLAER Horse Recovering from Injury in Canada

Pat Raia July 12, 2012

“Torque” is recovering at the University of Prince Edward Island’s Atlantic Veterinary College.

Horses Displaced by Colorado Wildfires

Pat Raia June 25, 2012

More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo.

CSU Vets, Students Helping Horses Affected by Colo. Wildfire

Erica Larson June 14, 2012

CSU staff and students have examined and/or treated about 150 horses displaced by the wildfire so far.

Disaster Preparation Reflections

The Horse June 4, 2012

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.

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Pat Raia June 3, 2012

National authorities have cautioned horse owners to prepare for wildfires before they occur.

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The Horse Staff June 1, 2012

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AVC to Offers Large Animal Emergency Rescue Course

Edited Press Release May 13, 2012

Atlantic Veterinary College’s Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue course will take place July 5-7.

Kentucky Large-Animal Rescue Training Session Scheduled

Edited Press Release February 9, 2012

Scheduled for March 30–April 1, the TLAER Training is open to EKU students and the general public.

LSU Veterinary School Helps Care for Rescued Horses

Edited Press Release January 23, 2012

The LSU veterinary school helped provide medical care for dozens of allegedly maltreated horses.

Large-Animal Rescue Training Scheduled at EKU

Edited Press Release December 7, 2011

The training is scheduled for March 30-Apr. 1, 2012 and will take place in Richmond, Ky.

NJDA Seeks Large Animal Facilities for Emergency Shelters

Edited Press Release September 26, 2011

The NJDA seeking to ensure there are enough facilities available to accommodate large animals in emergencies.

Search Continues for New York Thoroughbreds Lost in Flood

Pat Raia September 16, 2011

The horses’ owner hopes aggressive ground searches will help locate the horses displaced in Hurricane Irene.

TAHC Responds to Raging Wildfires Across Texas

Edited Press Release September 12, 2011

The wildfires across the state of Texas have necessitated assistance from the Texas Animal Heath Commission.

Wildfires: When Evacuation is Not an Option

Pat Raia September 8, 2011

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