Emergency Care for the Ambulatory Equine Practitioner

This presentation will cover practical approaches to triaging and stabilizing common equine emergencies in the field, including horses with colic, respiratory distress, and neurologic conditions. Recommendations for when to refer and effective communication will also be covered.

• Attendees will learn how to triage and stabilize some commonly encountered equine emergencies in the field.
• Attendees will learn essential field protocols for these emergencies.
• Attendees will be able to identify when cases require referral and how to effectively communicate with referral institutions.