This 2-day intense training will show you the proper was to respond and prepare for large animal emergencies. The TLAER training courses introduces the latest concepts, techniques, procedures and equipment being used today - to learn to work together on a scene and build a great incident action plan, then extricate the animal safely for both the animal and responders. 

*The TLAER courses produced by the Oregon Horse Council qualify for Oregon Vet Board CE Credits.*


THE AWARENESS COURSE WILL COVER:
  • Introduction to Large Animal Behavior and Senses - Normal and Under Stress
  • Overview of Containment and Restraint of Large Animals (Physical and Chemical)
  • Awareness of Agro-terrorism, Foreign Animal Disease, HAZMAT issues in TLAER
  • Awareness of Emergency Decontamination of Animals (Gross methods)
  • Highlights of critical medical concerns during large animal incidents
  • The Incident Command System related to TLAER incidents
  • Awareness of Confined Space, Trench considerations in TLAER
  • IN DEPTH - Roles of the Veterinarian, Owner, Emergency Responders & Animal Control
  • Awareness of the Simple Manipulation Methods (Forward Assists, Backwards Drag, Hampshire Slip, Cast Horse Roll, etc.)
  • Awareness of Transportation Incident Prevention and Response Considerations
  • Introduction to Livestock Trailer Wrecks, Overturns & Response
  • Overview of Facility Evacuation Planning (Emergencies and Disasters)
  • Implementing Proper Emergency Field Humane Euthanasia for Large Animals
  • Prevention & Mitigation of Fire Scenarios (barns, wild fire, trailer fires)
  • Basic Simple Vertical Lifting employment considerations and equipment recommendations
  • Awareness of Recumbent Animal recommendations and manipulations
  • Introduction to Water Rescue TLAER considerations (Pools, Flat & Swiftwater, etc.)
  • Introduction to Unstable Ground and Mud TLAER scenarios
  • Introduction to Surface Ice Rescue TLAER scenarios
  • Why NOT to use Large Animal Slingloading in Helicopter Operations (specialty circumstances)
  • Slings in medical scenarios
  • IN-DEPTH - What NOT to do in TLAER - A Review of Live Rescues
  • Overview of Basic and TLAER supplies and equipment
  • Awareness - Access into Horse Trailers and Confined Spaces in TLAER
  • Forward Assist, Backwards Drag, Hampshire Slip & Sideways Drag Demonstration
  • Behavior, Approach, Basic Handling, Restraint and Leading Live Animals Demonstrations
  • Extrication & Response considerations & cutting equipment