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Animal Handling and Carcass Disposal: Natural Disasters ( 15 results )

Assessing & Caring for Cattle after Wildfires

in 4. Recovery, By the Type of Disaster, Disaster Recovery Information, Farm, Farmstead, Fires & Wildfires, For Animals, For Places, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Ranch, Rangeland

Source:  Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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Composting Large Animal Carcasses

in 1. Mitigation, 4. Recovery, Disaster Recovery Information, Farm, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Livestock, Ranch

This publication describes procedures for successfully composting large carcasses (cattle, horses, hogs, and etc.) as an alternative to carcass disposal by burial for routine, on-farm mortality management and for large number of mortalities due to a natural disaster.  Composting basics, tools needed for compost pile construction and management, site selection, and monitoring of compost piles during different stages of this procedure are discussed in this publication.

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Contaminated Animal & Plant Disposal – Field Guide

in 4. Recovery, Animal, Disaster Recovery Information, Disease & Epidemic, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Guides & Kits, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Plants, Ranch

Source: Texas AgriLife Extension Service

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Evacuating Horses

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Livestock, Preparedness & Mitigation Information, Ranch

Horse owners need to develop an evacuation plan for their horses and their facility. This plan includes many different factors. Horse owners must find suitable housing for their horses and making arrangements prior to evacuation. Additionally, horse owners need to make appropriate plans to transport their animals and supplies for the trip. Many horse owners may not know what types of facilities are available during an evacuation. This video will educate horse owners about the necessary steps needed to prepare for an evacuation.

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Fifteen Steps to Minimize Theft of Horses and Equipment

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, By the Type of Disaster, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Livestock, Preparedness & Mitigation Information, Ranch

Steps to take to prevent horse and equipment being stolen.

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Horse Theft Awareness and Prevention: Permanent Identification of Horses

in 2. Preparedness, 4. Recovery, Disaster Recovery Information, Farm, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Livestock, Ranch

Incidents such as special diseases, storms and theft affect the need to have horses permanently identified/ marked in one of several ways.

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Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, By the Type of Disaster, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Hurricanes, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Preparedness & Mitigation Information, Ranch, Weather

Livestock owners should take action in advance of a hurricane to prepare facilities and livestock for the conditions that are associated with these storms.

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Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Owners Video I

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, By the Type of Disaster, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Hurricanes, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Preparedness & Mitigation Information, Ranch, Weather

Hurricane Preparedness video detailing hurricane preparedness for livestock owners. The video covers steps that can be taken by livestock owners in advance or hurricane season to reduce the impact of potential storms on livestock.

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Hurricane Preparedness for Livestock Owners Video II

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, By the Type of Disaster, Farm, For Animals, For Places, Hurricanes, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Preparedness & Mitigation Information, Ranch, Weather

Hurricane Preparedness video for livestock owners. The video covers steps that can be taken by livestock owners in advance of hurricane season to reduce the impact from potential storms on livestock.

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Livestock Emergency Preparedness and Recovery

in 1. Mitigation, 2. Preparedness, By the Type of Disaster, Disaster Recovery Information, Floods, For Animals, For Animals, Livestock, Livestock, Naturally Occuring, Preparedness & Mitigation Information

This resource guides in preparing and recovering livestock animals from a flood situation in Texas.

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