How to Conduct A Pig Health Check
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about pig health checks!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about pig health checks!
Why is hoof care important? How do you trim pig hooves safely?
Daily observation plays an important role in catching signs of concern early. Do you know what to look for when observing chicken residents?
HPAI prevention methods and biosecurity protocols in a simple bulleted checklist format.
Learn about food toxic to cows in this handy infographic!
Learn about foods toxic to sheep in this handy infographic!
A look at a few of the foods you should avoid feeding goats.
Learn about foods toxic to turkeys in this handy infographic!
Learn to identify the signs of colic in this handy infographic!
Learn about foods that are toxic to pigs in this handy infographic!
Learn to identify normal and abnormal llama and alpaca poop in this handy infographic!
All you want to know (and more) about llama and alpaca poop!
This excerpt from our Compassionate Care Classroom focuses on the mobility issues that tend to be more common in large breed chickens.
An infographic about some of the foods you should not feed to chickens.
Learn about important differences in miniature horse care in this infographic!
Understanding stereotypical behavior in horses.
Learning about colic now can help your equine residents later!
Learn informative information about horse poop and it’s relationship to health!
Learn informative information about horse poop and it’s relationship to health!
All you want to know (and more) about horse poop!
Learn how donkeys and horses differ from one another in this fun infographic!
With all the backyard chicken info available online, how can you discern between what is useful and what is problematic?
Learn the basics of horse hoof anatomy and improve communications with your veterinarian!
Learn the basics of horse anatomy and improve communications with your veterinarian!
Learn and share tips on how to protect residents AND wildlife!
Wondering what to do with resident wool and fiber?
Help ensure your horse residents have a happy and healthy life by introducing enrichment strategies for them!
Tips for ensuring your pig residents are euthanized using gentle, non-physical methods.
What are some of the common reproductive concerns chickens face? Excerpts from our Compassionate Care Classroom courses.
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about parrot health checks!
What are the best strategies to keep parrots safe at a sanctuary?
When bringing new residents into your parrot sanctuary, what does an appropriate intake evaluation look like?
Why is it important for parrot sanctuaries to perform health checks? What are the benefits beyond individual health?
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about rabbit health checks!
A short guide on how to trim a rabbit’s nails and common nail care concerns!
An introductory guide for common pig health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Do you know how to mitigate fly issues in order to keep your residents comfortable and reduce disease spread?
An introductory guide for common rabbit health issues, illnesses, and diseases.
Equine residents require special care when it comes to dental health!
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to turkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to ducks and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to chickens and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to pigs and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to llamas and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to alpacas and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to sheep and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to goats and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about donkey health checks!
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to cows and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to donkeys and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
This list includes descriptions of common plants and other substances that may be toxic to horses and tips on how to prevent poisoning at your sanctuary.
An introductory guide for special care recommendations for miniature horses. When in doubt, aways contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide for common donkey health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Although they may seem similar, donkeys have unique care, nutritional, and social needs that differ from their horse friends!
A basic overview of a crucial element of cow healthcare.
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about alpaca health checks!
A short guide on how to trim an alpaca’s nails and common nail care concerns!
A short guide on how to trim a llama’s nails and common nail care concerns!
What is the FAMACHA© system?
An introductory guide for common cow health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
A brief primer on Suprelorin, an implant that can potentially suppress egg-laying in order to help keep chickens and other birds healthy.
An introductory guide for common goose health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about goose health checks!
A short guide on how to trim a goose’s toenails!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about cow health checks!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about horse health checks!
A short guide on how to trim a duck’s toenails!
An introductory guide for common llama health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about llama health checks!
A short guide on how to trim a sheep’s hooves and common sheep hoof care concerns!
A short guide on how to trim a goat’s hooves and common goat hoof care concerns!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about sheep health checks!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about goat health checks!
An introductory guide for common sheep health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide about common goat health issues and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide for common duck health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
An introductory guide for common turkey health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Performing turkey pedicures and other keratin-trimming advice for turkeys!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about turkey health checks!
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about duck health checks!
An introductory guide for common chicken health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, always contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
Performing chicken pedicures and other keratin-trimming advice!
Spaying and neutering is a crucial tool in pig healthcare to help them live long, healthy lives.
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about chicken health checks!
Is lavender found to have application in sanctuary settings for horses?
Can you differentiate between normal and concerning when observing cow residents?
Do you know how to differentiate between normal and concerning when observing duck residents?
Close daily observation is an important caregiving tool. Do you know what to be on the lookout for when it comes to observing pigs?
An overview of frothy bloat and free-gas bloat in ruminants.
What constitutes an abnormal behavior in sanctuary residents?
What is rain scald, and how can it be treated?
Ultimately, this resource seeks to provide caregivers with a foundational understanding of nutritional requirements they can use when they speak with an experienced veterinarian or equine nutritionist about appropriate diets for pregnant or lactating mare residents.
An introductory guide for common alpaca health issues, illnesses, and diseases. When in doubt, aways contact an expert or veterinarian for evaluation!
This resource covers potential causes of diarrhea in cria residents as well as, preventative measures.
This is a mini introductory resource on spring pasture-related health issues, briefly covering things to look out for and precautions to take to ensure residents stay happy and healthy this spring!
This infographic provides tips on how to keep your residents healthy on lush pastures.
Anatomical, physiological, and behavioral differences in mules!
An brief overview of vaccines for sheep.
An overview of African Swine Fever and the risk it poses to pigs.
A brief overview of vaccines for goats.
Do you know how to differentiate between normal and concerning when observing cavy residents?
Everything you wanted to know (and some stuff you probably didn’t) about cavy (guinea pig) health checks!
This resource will cover the general signs, stages, and causes of laminitis in horses, as well as diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
This is an introductory guide for animal sanctuary staff and volunteers who are interested in learning about agency in farmed animals.
Can you differentiate between normal and potentially concerning when observing rabbit residents?
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease presents a significant risk to rabbit residents! Read on to learn more!
A brief overview of vaccinations for cows.
Our staff discusses how spring pastures affect resident health
A brief overview of vaccinations for pigs.
This resource will define sweet itch, how to treat it, and look at some prevention tips to help equine residents at your sanctuary stay more comfortable.
Learn more about the most common cause of toxicity in birds.
This resource provides vital information about potentially toxic plants and substances that may pose a threat to geese residents.
A guide to preparing to assist cows who cannot stand.
An Italian translation of Large Breed Chicken Care Considerations
Can you differentiate between normal and potentially concerning signs in alpacas?
Can you differentiate between normal and concerning signs in llamas?
A brief overview of the importance of shearing and how to accomplish this for small ruminants.
An overview of vaccines for horses.
An overview of vaccinations for donkeys.
A brief look at rabbit vaccination recommendations.
A guide to caring for hens rescued from large-scale egg-laying operations.