Assessing bush fire burns in livestock
Summary
WARNING: This document contains pictures of animals burnt in bush fires. These pictures may cause distress to some people.
This Primefact is provided as a guide for those staff assessing livestock burnt as a result of bush fires. The short-term and long-term welfare of the livestock is the prime concern.
Topics include:
- Options for dealing with burnt livestock
- How to assess burn injuries
- Nursing burnt stock
- Methods of destruction
