What should go into a barn first aid kit?

Question

What type of medicines and things will a horse owner need and for things before the vet gets here?

Answer 1

http://www.allabouthorses.com/horse-heal...

http://www.bayequest.com/firstaidkit.htm

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/articl...

These are some very helpful links to items that you will want in your first aid kit.

Answer 2

Meds wise it's always good to have a tube of bute and a tube of Banamine on hand.  Bute is a pain reliever, Banamine is an anti-inflammatory it's generally the first thing to do for a horse with colic.  It also never hurts to have a sterile eye wash, Bandage scissors which can be used safely near skin if an animal gets tangled in something, a twitch could also come in handy if you have a horse who must remain still to prevent further injury, a flash light would be an excellant thing to have too.  The more you can have in one area the less chance you'll be looking for some thing that was there yesterday but you can't find when you really need it.

Answer 3

I found this on http://www.associatedcontent.com/article...

2-3 rolls of vet wrap (comes in a variety of colors)

2 sets of standing bandages (inner and outer)

clean towels and rags

a pair of sturdy scissors

medical tape, electrical tape, and duct tape

4-6 pieces of sheet cotton

4-6 pieces of sterile gauze

1 jar of furacin ointment (NOTE: this is a known carcinogen, so handle only with rubber gloves)

a gelocast

hydrogen peroxide

rubbing alcohol

polo wraps (one set of four)

a thermometer and vasoline

betadine

poultice preparations

baby diapers

epsom salts

2 bottles of thrush buster