Equine Emergencies 101: What To Do When the Worst Happens (Cornell Equine Seminar, Oct. 2023)

“Equine Emergencies 101: What To Do When the Worst Happens,“ presented by Dr. Santiago Mejia, veterinarian at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists, recorded October 17, 2023 via Zoom. ⚠️ Please note: This presentation includes pictures of clinical cases that might contain blood, wounds and other imagery that may be upsetting to some viewers. Please view at your own discretion. In this seminar, Dr. Santiago Mejia discusses simple and practical information for horse owners on how to handle emergencies and what to do when stressful situations happen. Mejia recently joined Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES) as a full-time surgeon, covering orthopedics, soft tissue, lameness/imaging and emergency. Mejia grew up in Colombia, riding Paso Fino and Quarter horses. He has professional veterinary experience from Kentucky, North Carolina, and was previously an intern at CRES. His recent research examined ortho-biologics as potential disease modifying drugs for the treatment of equine osteoarthritis. --- Cornell’s Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension are proud to host the Equine Seminar Series: monthly talks presented equine experts on important equine health and management topics. The seminars are free to attend and open to the public. Learn more: #Horses #EquineEmergencies