Preparation for anaesthesia of the horse
Tracks
Stream Two - Plaza P1 & P2
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Plaza P1 & P2 |
Overview
Jo Rainger
Speaker
Jo Rainger
Preparation for anaesthesia of the horse
Abstract
This session provides participants with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely and effectively perform general anaesthesia in equine patients under field conditions. Through a combination of theoretical discussion and case-based application, participants will learn to develop comprehensive anaesthetic plans tailored to individual horses, taking into account patient factors, environmental limitations, and available resources. The session also addresses the identification, prevention, and management of common complications associated with field anaesthesia, such as hypotension, hypoventilation, and recovery-related injuries. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped to confidently plan and execute equine anaesthesia in the field with an emphasis on patient safety, welfare, and best-practice standards.
Biography
Jo Rainger is a registered specialist in the field of Veterinary Anaesthesia and a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science. Jo currently works as a veterinary anaesthetist at UQ Vets small and large animal hospital at the University of Queensland. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 1994. In 2000 Jo was awarded her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Sydney for her research work in equine strangles. She started her residency at the University of Sydney in 1999 and has been working in the field of veterinary anaesthesia since then.
Jo is dedicated to providing high quality anaesthesia care and pain management to both small and large animal patients. She is also passionate about furthering her knowledge in this field and contributing to the education of undergraduates and graduates in the field of veterinary science.
