Basic Triage HOMESTEADucation

Triage
Literally means “to sort” – in this practice you are gaining information by looking at the patient and seeing what their needs are.
If it is more than one you are gaining insight on who needs attention first.Looking at any obvious externally wounds/etc. Musculoskeletal/ Respiratory/ cardiovascular- perfusion times etc. you gain most of this information in seconds. And it's important to always think ahead.One thing to note that with animals, the main difference in assessing a patient (animal) is that we have the option of humane euthanasia- unlike our counterpart humans. It's very important to keep that in mind. This should ALWAYS be done by a professional as your very first option to ensure that the animal is treated in a humane way. If you are unsure about anything, please contact a vet.Vet client relationship- important!

Common injuries seen on homestead
Wound/puncture/scrapeBumblefootFrostbiteAbscessBloat/colicDiarrheaDehydrationHeat strokeHot spotsEye injuryGeneral lameness/gait assessmentFirst aid kit for goat/sheep/chicken/duck/horse/cow
Bandage supplies- gauze, vet wrap (coban) , bandage tapeGlovesThermometerVaselinelubeChlorahexadineIodineNeedles/syringesEpsom saltTweezersElectrolytesRed top tubesScissorsDrench gunOTC meds- Benadryl/famotidine/Pepcid/vitamin C /LA200/penicillinHeat lampBloat releaseBloodstop powderStethoscope- all animalsWire cuttersClean bucket- I like metalHair blow dryerCold packPocket knifelinamentFlashlightPen and paperBanamineDrawing SalveVetRxOphthalmic OintmentsResources
Backyard Poultry Medicine & Surgery


Horseman’s Veterinary Encyclopedia


First Aid for Horses