https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajvswd <p>E-ISSN <strong>2689-0968</strong></p> <p>DOI Prefix <strong>10.37547/tajvswd</strong></p> <p>Started Year <strong>2019</strong></p> <p>Frequency <strong>BiMonthly</strong></p> <p>Language <strong>English</strong></p> <p>APC <strong>$250</strong></p> The USA Journals en-US The American Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Wildlife Discovery 2689-0968 <p><em>Authors retain the copyright of their manuscripts, and all Open Access articles are disseminated under the terms of the <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (CC-BY)</strong></a>, which licenses unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided that the original work is appropriately cited. The use of general descriptive names, trade names, trademarks, and so forth in this publication, even if not specifically identified, does not imply that these names are not protected by the relevant laws and regulations.</em></p> https://www.theamericanjournals.com/index.php/tajvswd/article/view/6323 <p><strong>Objective</strong>: The primary goal of this scoping review is to establish evidence-based guidelines for the post-fire assessment of domestic ruminants, specifically focusing on evaluating their health and welfare following exposure to fire-related trauma.</p> <p><strong>Methods</strong>: We conducted a systematic scoping review of the literature on post-fire assessments of domestic ruminants. Relevant studies were identified from major databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, using specific search terms related to fire injury, ruminants, and post-trauma assessment. The data were categorized and analyzed to identify key factors influencing the health and management of domestic ruminants after fire exposure.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong>: A total of 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies varied in their focus, ranging from the effects of direct heat exposure to the psychological impact of fire exposure on livestock. The findings indicate that post-fire assessments should involve comprehensive physical evaluations, including assessments of burn wounds, respiratory health, and behavioral changes. Environmental factors, including access to food and water post-fire, were also identified as critical elements in post-fire care.</p> <p><strong>Conclusions</strong>: Evidence-based guidelines for the post-fire assessment of domestic ruminants can be established based on the identified health parameters. These guidelines should emphasize the importance of a thorough physical and behavioral evaluation, immediate care protocols, and monitoring of environmental conditions to ensure the well-being of ruminants following fire exposure.</p> Dr. Jane R. Thompson Prof. Michael S. Davis Copyright (c) 2025 Dr. Jane R. Thompson, Prof. Michael S. Davis https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2025-07-01 2025-07-01 7 07 1 8