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!