The supply of equine veterinarians is diminishing rapidly writes Emma Read, DVM, MVSc, Dipl. ACVS. She shares ways horse owners can help.
Asking for help from our clients is not a comfortable position for . . . many horse doctors. Clients play a huge role in the much-needed transformation of equine practice. We can’t do it without them working together for horses.”
Source: The Horse, September 15, 2022. Link.
INSIGHTS: The list of how clients can help veterinarians know when veterinary help is needed can be a great tool. Consider posting this article or a list of your own on social media, in newsletters and as a leave-behind on farm calls. Use veterinary clinic staff to call ahead of farm calls to be sure the horse(s) are caught and determine if there are any “while you are here” visit requirements as well.