Jeanette “Jay” Mero, DVM, outlines the clinical signs of heat exhaustion and stroke in horses in these editions of the podcast. Consider sharing the podcasts with animal owners on social media and in newsletters now as horses are being transported to field activities, local fairs and shows or for rodeo events.
Source: Ask the Horse Podcast, July 20, 2119. Link. (2:00) This podcast is an excerpt of an Ask the Horse Live Q&A, “Hot Summer Days and Your Horse.” Listen to the full recording here. <Link> (58:00)
INSIGHTS: Reinforcing horse owner knowledge is one of the best ways to prevent injury, morbidity or even mortality.
Also see: Four potential horse emergencies and how to respond to them, Horse Network, July 10, 2023. Link. Jeff Hall, DVM, shares four common medical situations horse owners may encounter and offers advice on what actions to take until a veterinarian arrives. He includes items for an equine first aid kit.