Category: Animal Supply Points
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Horse Care and Management Tips for Flooded Areas
The following discussion outlines steps to be taken to ensure the safety of horses in pastures following heavy rainfall events. Soils Depending on the soil type in the pasture some pastures may be safe for horses to return to almost as soon as the rainfall event ends. Soils that are sandy in nature, because of…
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Livestock Preparedness & Recovery
In the event of a major emergency or disaster, personal safety should always come first. However, farmers and ranchers in Texas should also have an emergency preparedness and response plan that protects the safety of livestock and other animals on the farm or ranch. Emergency preparedness is important for all animals, but especially for livestock…
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Care and Treatment of Livestock After a Hurricane or Flood
Hurricanes can put livestock in immediate danger of drowning from flooding caused by heavy rains or storm surges in low-lying areas. In addition, flying debris or collapsing buildings can injure animals. Downed power lines can present electrocution hazards. After the hurricane, livestock seeking higher ground may wander onto roadways, creating additional hazards for themselves and motorists.…
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Disaster Information for Animal Issues
View disaster preparedness and recovery resources for livestock, beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, dairy, swine and more. Animal Disposal Source: Texas Animal Health Commission After a disaster, Texans may face the challenge of animal disposal. Please use the following resources to guide you during this recovery phase. Livestock Horses Swine Dairy Poultry View more Disaster…
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Disaster Preparedness Information for Pets & Companion Animals
Pet and Animal Emergency Planning Learn how to make a pet and animal emergency plan. View tips and planning tools on how to make a plan. Information for Pet Owners Guidelines on how to prepare a plan to care for pets before, during and after a disaster. Disaster Preparedness for Pets Specific steps and measures…
