3 or higher. If you don't already have the reader, click the icon to download it. If you are having trouble getting the form, or would prefer a copy in WORD format, contact us . Not infrequently, aggressive treatment of colic has been delayed too long. Most orthopedic emergencies require stabilization and a thorough evaluation followed by the execution of a treatment plan derived from thorough planning.
Veterinarians are most effective in managing emergencies when acting as a team.
Much has been learned about surgical technique, medical management and anesthesia of equine emergency patients. How to create and execute strategic contingency plans in preparation for emergencies. New information enhancing the understanding of the physiological basis for disease and the adaptation of high tech systems for use in equine medical care are emerging at a rate never before imagined. Revealing these developments to the greater equine community remains nearly as important as the developments themselves. Much is in place for the successful treatment of the horse with an emergency.