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Overview of Equine Emergency Medicine

By Amelia S. Munsterman, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVECC, Clinical Instructor, Equine Emergency and Critical Care, J.T. Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn University

Equine emergencies can be challenging for veterinary practitioners and emotionally charged for owners. There is also the inherent possibility of injury to the owner and veterinarian because of the sheer size of the animal and the “fight or flight” reflexes of an injured horse. Problems can be reduced by educating owners about emergency preparedness and first aid procedures. The most common types of equine emergencies are abdominal pain (colic), trauma, lacerations, and acutely ill foals.