See Appendix A Equine Isolation, page 32. The route of spread of the disease and methods to contain the disease should be written on the request form and is the responsibility of the clinician. Equine patients admitted to Isolation with enteric disease will not be returned to the main large animal hospital. B. Personal tack, e.g. halters, leads, blankets, leg wraps, etc., are sent home with the owner . C. Disinfected halters and leads will be provided by the VTH and kept at the horses' individual stall when not in use.
Blankets are available if required.
D. Bed stall with straw prior to housing patient as instructed by the clinician or technician. G. Note patient information on the census board near the inpatient treatment stocks. H. Provide fresh water by turning on the waterer or use a water tub if quantitating intake. I. Colic patients require footbaths , disposable barrier gowns and gloves at all times. J. Neonatal foals admitted to the hospital require a minimum of gloves and a footbath at the stall.