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Disaster plans for small farm livestock
It’s that time of year when hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding can batter small farms — but a disaster plan can help mitigate the dangers to livestock.
The first hazard is debris, which can cause serious physical injuries. After that, flood waters carrying bacteria, chemicals and other toxins can spread disease. High humidity means more germ-transmitting insects.
Livestock need to be moved to higher ground and given plenty of clean water and fresh feed — sometimes enough for several weeks. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps too.
You can find more tips in “Small Farm Preparedness: Disaster Preparedness for Owners of Farm Animals,” a free booklet available online from the American Veterinary Medical Association.
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It’s that time of year when hurricanes, tropical storms and flooding can batter small farms — but a disaster plan can help mitigate the dangers to livestock.
The first hazard is debris, which can cause serious physical injuries. After that, flood waters carrying bacteria, chemicals and other toxins can spread disease. High humidity means more germ-transmitting insects.
Livestock need to be moved to higher ground and given plenty of clean water and fresh feed — sometimes enough for several weeks. Staying up to date on recommended vaccines helps too.
You can find more tips in “Small Farm Preparedness: Disaster Preparedness for Owners of Farm Animals,” a free booklet available online from the American Veterinary Medical Association.