Tag: Animals and Livestock
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Preparing for the Unexpected
We can reduce the risk of injury or death from disasters by becoming informed and being prepared for them. This guide explains how to make a family disaster plan, how to compile a disaster supplies kit, where to find help, and how to get involved in community efforts for disaster preparedness. It also includes special…
Categories: Disaster Preparedness
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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
Categories: Response and Recovery
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Disaster Recovery Resources for Animals
As soon as it is safe, livestock owners should check on the condition of their animals. Be prepared to take feed, hay, water, basic livestock first aid supplies, and wire cutters and other tools. Be extremely careful when re-entering affected areas because of debris, chemical spills and downed power lines. As soon as possible, move…
Categories: Response and Recovery
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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…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
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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…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
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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.…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
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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…
Categories: Animal Supply Points
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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…
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Protecting Farms & Ranches from Wildfires
Wildfires affect America’s farms and ranches, damaging and destroying homes, barns, agriculture production facilities, crops and livestock. Much of this damage can be avoided, or at least minimized, if a few precautions are taken to minimize the risk and spread of wildfires. I. BEFORE Precautions should be taken long before a fire threatens your property in…
