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Horses and Disasters: Planning for the Unthinkable

Equine

small pony runs in barn

Sep 3, 2015

Saving Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell is a two-month-old American Miniature Horse foal with a problem – well, make that two problems. Her hind limbs don’t support her properly due to a congenital defect. That’s because Tinkerbell also has...
veterinarians stand under trees with horse

Sep 1, 2015

NC State Equine Trio Receive Rehabilitation Board Certification

Dr. Rich Redding, along with Dr. Lauren Schnabel, and Catherine McDonald are in the early stages of developing a leading Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Service for NC State’s Veterinary Hospital.
horse

Apr 8, 2014

Horses and Disasters: Planning for the Unthinkable

Barrett Slenning, an associate professor in the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Department of Population Health and Pathobiology, is an expert in epidemiology and animal biosecurity risk management. My last blog introduced the idea that pets need to be included in planning for disasters, particularly severe weather events.  This contribution will discuss some unique aspects…