EQ06 - Practical Tips for Safely Working with Equine Patients

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Location: Jasmine A, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Gemma Pearson, BVMS, MRCVS, CERT AVP (EM), MSCR, CCAB, PhD

Director of Equine Behaviour
University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, MLN, United Kingdom

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Moderator(s)

Paige Talbot, LVT

Veterinary Surgical Centers
Alexandria, VA, United States

This presentation will look at unwanted and dangerous behaviours horses may exhibit during veterinary care. It will explore the concept of arousal and discuss warning signs horses demonstrate before they react.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the concept of arousal
Identify subtle signs of elevated arousal in horses
Indicate what steps could be taken to avoid dangerous behaviours
Construct a working environment that promotes calm horses