I'm just starting a list of vet supplies that are good to have on hand at a barn. Here's what I've got:
Vet Wrap
Banimine
Sterile Needles
Bute
Wonder Dust
Gauze
Wipes
Scissors
Wormer (routine)
Vaccines (routine)
Thrush Buster
Iodine/Betadine
Epsome Salt
Ice Packs
Thermometer
Gloves
What else would be good to keep on hand?
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In addition to the other good ideas already listed, I would also suggest a few more things. Sterile saline in a squeeze bottle….best thing for flushing wounds or eyes….it is now the recommended first response for all wounds that they be flushed well with saline, which doesn’t harm healthy tissue like iodine can, and does inhibit infection as well or better than povidone iodine or other products.
Hibiscrub…….recommended cleanser for rain rot and scratches.
Betadine has been shown to be deactivated as an antimicrobial when exposed to serum (yellow fluid found in lesions and wounds). It is fine as a skin cleanser, but not the best choice for open wounds and sores.
EMT ointment……a collagen gel with antimicrobial and analgesic properties…..best ointment I’ve ever seen for skin wounds and lesions. Collagen is the protein that forms the matrix in all connective tissues. This ointment supports rapid healing very well, and I’ve been amazed sometimes at how rapidly healing occurs when I use it compared to other products. Slow healing such as you commonly see in equine leg injuries increases the likelihood of proud flesh formation, so I believe the EMT also helps to prevent it. Be sure you buy equine preparation, and not the one for dogs. It is available online or at tractor supply stores, also Farm and Fleet stores.
Looks good! Maybe add some probiotics (can help with mild colic… won’t do much but can buy time until the vet gets there), also some sedatives so that you can stop a horse who’s injured from hurting himself more until the vet gets there.
stethascope, alchohol (good mild disinfectant), electrolytes (for dehyrdration), hoofpick handy (suspected lameness), fencing plyers (incase you have to pull a shoe or tighten one), slip-on boot (hoof protection for until the vet arrives), also anit-inflamitory solutions
depending on how fast you can get a vet…
vet’s after hours no. in the med kit
penicillin
novalsan for wounds ((chlorhexidine diacetate) probably spelling this wrong)
sutures
scalpels
oodles of adhesive tape
neck cradle (keeps horse from reaching around with neck and removing the bandages you’ve just applied)
twitch (though I’ve never used mine– thank heavens)
epinephrine (make sure you know when and how to use– ideally have vet on phone while administering)
tetnus antitoxin
clean unopened petroleum jelly
vet approved version of petroleum jelly based antibiotic cream (to keep bandages from sticking to outside of sutures)
clean towels
clean cooler (horse in shock)
Duct tape
Sterile cotton roll (not the puffs– the stuff that comes in rolls)
Stud chain to restrain horse
Soft-sided black rubber bucket
Pack of terrycloth towels (you can get them at Home Depot or hardware stores in packs)
Good flashlight with spare set of batteries
Small "penlight" flashlight with spare set of batteries– for lighting up inside of mouth, ears, nostrils, etc.
Phone number for your vet, his/her answering service, and at least one alternate vet.
For yourself:
Aspirin or Tylenol
Band-aids
Ace bandage for wrapping sprains
Spare pair of glasses if you need glasses to drive
Card with complete health insurance and emergency contact information, taped PROMINENTLY where someone can find it if you are unconscious
That’s what I’d add to what you’ve listed.
The number to a good vet.
Alcohol
Cotton balls
Uniprim- antibiotic
Nitrofurizone ointment and spray
Diapers- trust me: abcessed hoof
Uptight Poultice
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