TOACA Fall Seminar 2023 Large Animal First Aid.pptx
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Large animal first aid presentation delivered to The Oklahoma Animal Control Association fall conference, October 2023
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TOACA Fall Seminar 2023 Large Animal First Aid.pptx
- 1. Farm Animal First Aid A Guide for Animal Control Officers Clayton McCook, DVM Oklahoma Large Animal First Responders TOACA Fall Seminar October 20, 2023
- 2. •Introduction/Biography •History of OLAFR •Farm animal handling/safety •Species specific considerations •Basic first aid: “do’s and don’ts” •Common injuries •First aid kit recommendations Outline/Objectives
- 7. Cattle Characteristics • Fast/unpredictable • Powerful kick • Herd instincts • Protective mothers Source: Iowa State University Extension
- 8. Cattle Safety Tips • Don’t turn your back • Work in pairs • Avoid loud noises/quick movements • Escape route • Don’t chase/beat Source: Iowa State University Extension
- 9. Horses Source: Horse vision and flight zone (Consortium of the Animal Transport Guides Project (2017a))
- 10. Horse Characteristics • Fast, unpredictable, crazy • Powerful kick • Front and back • Prey animals • Easily spooked Source: Iowa State University Extension
- 11. Horse Safety Tips • Don’t jump in front • Work in pairs • Avoid loud noises/quick movements • Escape route • Don’t chase/beat Source: Iowa State University Extension
- 12. Other Species • Pigs • Faster than appear • Sows dangerous • Sheep/goats •Horns •Can still kick • Llamas/alpacas Source: Iowa State University Extension
- 13. Basic First Aid: “Do’s” • Establish local vet relationships • Large animal • Small animal • Exotics • Triage and prioritize • PUT SAFETY FIRST
- 14. Basic First Aid: “Don'ts” • Try to be a hero • Get hurt • Administer medication • Without supervision • Forget: wounded = scared = dangerous
- 15. Common Injuries • Wounds: 2 kinds • Bleeding profusely/life-threatening • Seeping/oozing/bleeding slowly • Options for treatment • Tourniquet • Bandage • Spray • Benign neglect
- 16. Common Injuries • Eye injuries • Corneal laceration/damage • Options for treatment • Not recommended • Safety concerns • Can apply ointment(s) OR systemic meds •Bute/Banamine, etc.
- 17. Common Injuries • Fractures • Limbs • Vertebral column • Head • Options for treatment • Not recommended • Safety concerns • Can administer systemic meds • Bute/Banamine, etc.
- 18. Common Injuries • Starvation • Body condition scoring • Options for treatment • Water most pressing • Careful feeding • Need veterinary advice
- 19. First Aid Kit: Bandages • TELFA pads • Cotton • Brown gauze • Vetrap • Elastikon • Tourniquet (+/-)
- 20. First Aid Kit: Sprays/Cleaners • Alu-Spray • Betadine • Solution + scrub • Chlorhexidine •Solution + scrub • Alcohol • Triple antibiotic ointment
- 21. First Aid Kit: Medications • Anti-inflammatories • PO preferred • Flunixin (Banamine) • Phenylbutazone (Bute) • Sedatives/tranquilizers • Acepromazine • Detomidine • Slow effect • Dart guns: NO
- 22. First Aid Kit: Instruments • Latex gloves • Tweezers/hemostats • Bandage scissors • Stethoscope • Thermometer • Hoof pick • Duct tape
- 23. First Aid Kit: How to Build • DIY • Pro: can tailor to your needs • Con: can be more $, leave items out • Ready made • Pro: most efficient • Cons: can be costly, may not fit needs
- 24. First Aid Kit: Ready made • Big Dee Emergency Travel First Aid Kit ($65) • https://www.bigdweb.com/emergency-travel-first-aid-kit • Valley Vet Supply Small Barn Equine First Aid Kit ($217) • https://www.valleyvet.com • Equi-Medic USA Trailering First Aid Kit ($199) • https://www.ridingwarehouse.com/EquiMedic_USA_Trailering _Equine_First_Aid_Kit-Sm
- 25. • Safety Safety Safety • Do what you can/should ONLY • Veterinary involvement key • Ask for help • Call us: (405) 283-3884 Conclusion
- 26. Questions?