The Acutely Neurologic Horse- Evaluation and First Aid

When called upon to examine an acutely neurologic horse, the possibility of rabies should be kept in mind until proven otherwise, as well as the risk of injury to the patient, other animals or humans. If rabies is a possibility, the number of people attending the animal should be minimized, and a list of people having been in contact with the horse should be kept. Gloves should be worn by all attendants, and if possible only people that have been vaccinated and have a current titer should attend the horse. If the horse is unsteady, it should not be moved until knowledgeable personnel are available.