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Triage Evacuation and caring for animals affected by wildfire with Dr John Madigan

Episode Summary

With wildfires happening more frequently throughout the United States, the need for horse and animal rescue has increased too.  Returning guest Dr. John Madigan of UC Davis walks us through the steps taken by the rescue teams after the fire dies out. He goes through the significant concerns of air quality, food, water, loose horses, and shelter for those that survive.    Dr. Madigan continues the discussion by touching on the different types of triage, common injuries seen, and the various therapies used to help.

Episode Notes

Triage, Evacuation and caring for animals affected by wildfire with Dr. John Madigan

With wildfires happening more frequently throughout the United States, the need for horse and animal rescue has increased too.  Returning guest Dr. John Madigan of UC Davis walks us through the steps taken by the rescue teams after the fire dies out. He goes through the significant concerns of air quality, food, water, loose horses, and shelter for those that survive.   

Dr. Madigan continues the discussion by touching on the different types of triage, common injuries seen, and the various therapies used to help.