Equine first aid workshop popular with public

First aid for horses proved to be a popular topic at a recent well-attended AVC Community Workshop Series event.
Issue: 
December 2010

Over 120 people participated in AVC’s recent Community Workshop Series to learn about first aid for horses. Dr. Erica Koch of AVC’s Ambulatory Equine Service gave a hands-on community workshop about the proper treatment of equine ailments in emergency situations. Topics covered included monitoring a horse’s vital signs, wound and injury treatment, administering medications, knowing when to call a veterinarian and must-have items for an equine first-aid kit. Please visit AVC’s website in the New Year for information about upcoming Community Workshop Series topics.