Ep. 080: Why Every Horse Owner Needs an Emergency Disaster Plan: Expert Tips with Dr. Briana Hamamoto

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat with guest expert Dr. Briana Hamamoto, large animal veterinarian for the California Veterinary Emergency Team, about how to best prepare horses and other livestock for an emergency disaster, including:The BIGGEST mistake horse and other livestock owners make when it comes to natural disaster emergencies and preparednessWhat to include in a “preparedness kit” or “to-go kit” to make sure you and your animals are ready in a moment’s noticeHow to minimize colic, laminitis, and other medical issues that frequently plague horses during stressful natural disastersWe’ve heard the heart wrenching stories of unexpected wildfires wreaking havoc, the relentless force of a hurricane bringing debilitating flood waters, or an unusual snowstorm creating a standstill and freezing water sources - do NOT be left unprepared. Dr. Hamamoto shares some simple, but often overlooked, tips to help you prepare before a natural disaster strikes.Are you ready?Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]_______________________________Episode Resources:~22:00 – Cal OES (Office of Emergency Services) - https://www.caloes.ca.gov/~31:23 – NAPA CART (Community Animal Response Team) - https://napacart.org/resources/~ 31:54 - Northern California Association of Equine Practitioners - https://www.norcalaep.org/resources/~48:46 - California Veterinary Emergency Team (CVET) - https://cvet.sf.ucdavis.edu/join~56:59 – State Emergency Teams mentioned by Dr. Hamamoto and other national support – National Veterinary Response Team – https://aspr.hhs.gov/NDMS/Pages/nvrt.aspxAmerican Association of Equine Practitioners – https://aaep.org/horse-owners/owner-guidelines/owner-emergency-disaster-and-preparednessAmerican Veterinary Medical Association – https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/disaster-preparednessTexas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) – https://vetmed.tamu.edu/vet/Mississippi Animal Response Team (MART) – https://www.mbah.ms.gov/emergency-programs/evacuation-transportation-sheltering/Colorado Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps – https://adoptafriend.org/get-involved/colorado-veterinary-medical-reserve-corps/Minnesota Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps – https://www.mnvmrc.org/_______________________________Stay connected with Dr. Hamamoto and the California Veterinary Emergency Team:California Veterinary Emergency TeamInstagram – @cvetucdavisFacebook – @CVETucdavisTwitter – @cvetucdavis*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok