Being Prepared for Show Livestock Injuries and Illnesses

• Main Author: Didier, Elizabeth
• Other Authors: Animal Sciences
• Language: en_US
• Published: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ) 2005
• Subjects: animal health; show livestock; preventative medicine; illness; injury; emergency; first aid; treatment; care
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10150/144742

5 pp. === Arizona youth livestock quality assurance and food safety: Trainers reference. Arizona youth livestock quality assurance and food safety: Youth manual. Feeding management for show lambs. Feeding management for show steers. Swine nutrition for show animals. === Illness or injury to a show animal may be preventable by following a few guidelines. Providing a clean and safe environment and properly feeding, watering, and vaccinating animals will help to reduce the risks of experiencing illnesses and injuries. Owners should also learn how to identify signs of health problems, such as sudden changes in behavior or appearance, and prepare a first aid kit for use in the event of an emergency. Also, being familiar with emergency treatment guidelines will help owners protect themselves, prevent further injury to the animal, and properly administer care to the animal if appropriate.