August 31, 2020 News Update for Louisiana Cattle Producers

For more information on the Beef Brunch Educational Series, contact Ashley Edwards at [email protected]or visit https://www.lsuagcenter.com/beefbrunch

Disaster Response Resources for Livestock Producers

Water Requirements and Safety for Cattle Following a Disaster:

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/portals/communications/publications/publications_catalog/disaster%20information/disaster%20information%20resources%20series/crops_and_livestock_disaster_information_resources_series/water-requirements-and-safety-for-catte-following-a-disaster

Articles on Disaster Preparedness and Response for Livestock (including water and feed requirements):

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/livestock/disaster

General Disaster Recovery Information for Families and Homes:

https://www.lsuagcenter.com/topics/family_home/hazards_and_threats/recovery_assistance

Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation Hay Clearinghouse:

https://lafarmbureau.org/hayclearinghouse-forms

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF) has established the Poultry Fuel Hotline:

https://voiceoflouisianaagriculture.org/news/2020/8/29/fuel-hotline-for-la-poultry-farmers

Burn Bans have been issued for multiple parishes (*double check with your local departments if your parish is not listed):

https://www.ktbs.com/news/louisiana-officials-issue-burn-ban/article_f27f1e1c-eb2b-11ea-917c-6fcedd8b9bd4.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

LDAF Launches GoFundMe Animal Rescue Relief Fund:

https://voiceoflouisianaagriculture.org/news/2020/8/29/ldaf-launches-gofundme-animal-rescue-relief-fund