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Tag Archives: Large Animal Rescue
BARTA Community – Spotlight on our People
The BARTA community wouldn’t exist without the many dedicated people who contribute their time, skills and expertise across all species groups to help us fulfil our vision, inspiring excellence in animal response. With that in mind we want to shine a light on those individuals who have helped BARTA on their journey. Dr Chris Tufnell BSc(Hons) BVMS FRCVS What inspired you to get involved with BARTA? In my first few years in equine practice I was unlucky enough to be involved with several emergencies involving horses on the M3 and M4 motorways. It was clear to me then that coordination between vets and rescuers, particularly the Fire Service, was crucial to maximise the chances of successful and safe outcomes for all involved. I was lucky enough when based in the New Forest to attend the first ever course for vets run … Continue reading →
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Tagged BARTA, BEVA, British Animal Rescue and Trauma Care Association, BVA, Coach House Vets, equine rescue, Equine Training, Large Animal Rescue, National Equine Forum, National Fire Chiefs Council, RCVS, Vet Training
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Collaboration in developing resources
Members of seven Fire and Rescue Services, representing the National Fire Chiefs Council Animal Rescue Practitioners Forum, came together to help film the linchpin techniques utilised by UK large animal rescue teams. It has been nine years since we last compiled a comprehensive suite of resources and BARTA are updating materials in line with what we have learned through experience and stakeholder consensus. The films demonstrate a methodical, role based approach to basic techniques which, once learnt, can be adapted to suit the circumstances encountered. Whilst the films don’t have their audio as yet, you can get a good idea of the format and style we are looking to deliver. Resource packs for Team Leaders and Instructors provide essential information in line with National Operational Guidance and support learning gained through BARTA’s Large Animal Rescue Team Leader courses, which (all … Continue reading →
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Tagged Animal Practitioners Working Group, Animal Rescue Team Leader Training, AR3, BARTA, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, Horse Rescue, Incidents Involving Animals, Jim Green, Large Animal Rescue, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, National Fire Chiefs Council, NFCC, Norfolk Fire and Rescue Serivce, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, RSPCA, The Horse Trust, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
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