Student Veterinary Response Team (SVRT)

Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deployed By Governor Abbott To Assist Florida Hurricane Ian Response Thirteen members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and seven Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents have been deployed to Florida by

Last week the VET saw 505 animals in Raymondville! Read more about the deployment: https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-releases/vet-operation-border-health-preparedness/

The mRAPiD van was developed for responding to disaster events that include the release of airborne chemical pollutants. It will provide immediate, hyperlocal air quality information to potentially exposed populations, including first responders!

mRAPiD is a collaboration between Texas A&M Superfund and the Texas A&M School of Public Health.

https://vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-releases/superfund-mrapid/

Texas A&M VET Treats More Than 200 Animals In Eastland County Fires Fourth-year veterinary students Jessica Olivarez, Kamryn Pursell, Matthew Lewis, and Samantha Lowrey Usually when the Texas A&M College of Veterinary

Texas A&M Task Force 1 (TX-TF1) & Texas Task Force 2 (TX-TF2) work closely with the many State partners that like us, respond in a moment's notice to disasters when Texans need our help. These close working response partnerships between State agencies and resources makes Texas more capable and mission ready state!

A great example of collaboration during a response is that of Texas A&M's Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) and TX-TF1. These teams work together before, during, and after a mission to provide preventative care, rehabilitation, and post-mission care to our search canines. There are many hazards that come along with working in and around burnt or damaged structures. Each morning the canines are examined for any cuts, wounds or other issues and provided specially design wraps to protect their feet. During the day they are closely monitored and examined to ensure they have adequate hydration and are given many opportunities to rest and cool down prior to returning to the search. Finally, when the day is done, the canines are given a thorough check by VET staff and any injuries are cared for and noted. At this time the protective feet coverings removed so the canines can recover and get a well-deserved overnight sleep before another day full of missions and searches to help Texans in need. ; ; ; ;

Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team Deploys To Provide Wildfire Relief Eastland Complex Fire on March 20, 2022 (photo courtesy of the Texas A&M Forest Service) Fourteen members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency

The VET was activated this weekend in response to the wildfires in Eastland County. So far the team has been primarily assisting with the Texas A&M Task Force 1 search and rescue dogs and with large animal emergency response with our partners from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Animal Health Commission, and the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. We will have more details in the coming days.

"According to the ASPCA, 83% of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters. But only 46% have a disaster preparedness plan in place."

Make sure clients have a pet evacuation plan in place According to the ASPCA, 83% of pet owners live in an area impacted by disasters. But only 46% have a disaster preparedness plan in place.