Equine and Livestock Evacuation Kit Essentials

Help your clients prepare for a natural disaster with an animal evacuation kit.
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Equine veterinarians can help their clients prepare for natural disasters by educating them on the essentials to keep in their evacuation kit. Here is a comprehensive checklist from the AVMA.

Food and Medicine

  • 7-10 days’ worth of food
  • 7-10 days’ supply of water (if possible)
  • Two-week supply of supplements or medications (these items must be rotated and replaced to ensure they don’t expire)

Animal Care Supplies

  • Bandanas/blindfolds (if necessary)
  • Blankets
  • Fly spray
  • Grooming/hoof care materials
  • Leg wraps
  • Portable livestock panels
  • Retraints (halters, lariats, leads, ropes, etc.)
  • Water buckets

General Supplies

  • Batteries
  • Cloth towels
  • Duct tape
  • Flashlight
  • Knife
  • Paper towels
  • Radio
  • Shovel
  • Tarps
  • Thick gloves
  • Trash bags
  • Trash cans (with lids)
  • Wire cutters

First Aid Kit

  • Antibiotic ointment
  • Bandage tape and scissors
  • Cotton bandage rolls
  • Isopropyl alcohol/alcohol prep pads
  • Latex gloves
  • Saline solution
  • Towel and washcloth
  • Tweezers

Important Documents

  • Copies of veterinary records and proof of ownership
  • Medication instructions and pharmacy information
  • Emergency contact cards, including veterinarian and pharmacy
  • Maps of the local area and evacuation routes

You can download this checklist as a PDF to hand out to clients here.

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