Here is a list I received from Dr. Mike Tewes who is in charge of Animal Health in Belmopan.
Emergency Plan (disaster) - Animal Health
Effects of hurricane on animals
1. Death by drowning
2. Displacement to higher grounds or to other areas that are dry.
3. Crowning of animals as they are placed in temporary pastures
4. Malnutrition : feed deficiency and poor quality pastures
5. Diseases:
- blackleg : as a result of flood
- foot - rot: as a result of wet, muddy conditions
- respiratory disease: from, crowding stress of transportation
- diarrhoea: from poor quality feed , intestinal parasites
veterinary medications to deal with above effects:
antibiotics
tetracycline LA
75 x 500 ml
penicillin LA
100 x 250 ml
baytril
125 x 100 ml
vaccines
blackleg
10000 doses
leptospirosis
5000 doses
anaesthetics
euthanasia
25 x 500 ml
xylazine (100mg/kg)
20 x 100 ml
acepromazine
10 x 100 ml
abthelminthics
ivomec 1%
200 x 100 ml
ors
blulite
10 boxes
vitamins
b complex
24 x 100 ml
ade
24 x 100 ml
mineral salts
mineral blocks
1000
urea molasses blocks
9000 x 50 lb
medical
syringes
50 x100 (20 ml)
25 x 100 (10 ml)
25 x 100 (5 ml)
25 x 100 (3 ml)
needles
50 x 100 (18 g)
50 x 100 (22 g)
gloves
25 x 100
biohazard bags
1000 asst sizes
disinfectant
7 x 1 gal
chest kits
10
cold chain
coolers
15 assorted sizes
ice packs
100 gel packs
surgical
hemostats, scissors, needle holders, etc
Assorted sutures
assorted needles
assorted equipment
dart gun 3
dog catcher 8
pig snare 8
thermometers 40
stethoscopes 10
x-ray portable 2
protective clothing coveralls,boots,raingear
20 coveralls
10 pair boots
10 raincoats
This is a complete assessment....any of these items would be appreciated.
Dr. Tewes will take these items and distribute then throughtout the country as needed.
Please address packages to:
Belize Hurricane Relief Fund
c/o Dr. Mike Tewes
Belize Agricultural Health Authority
Belmopan, Belize
Central America
Please make sure the return address is on the package also in case it gets lost.
Email is:
[email protected]Please send Attn: Dr. Mike Tewes in the subject line.
If you are sending donations....please email him and let him know it is coming so he can watch for it.
Thanks!