Best emergency preparedness practices for livestock farmers

Sarah Hipps

doi:10.5055/jem.0809

Authors

Sarah Hipps, MFES https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3240-2923

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/jem.0809

Keywords:

livestock, disasters, emergency preparedness, planning, recovery, hazard assessments, standard operating procedures

Abstract

The American cowboy or cowgirl is someone who possesses a unique set of skills that allows them to contribute to the agricultural economy. From feeding animals to land management to business negotiations, these individuals do so much to support the American family by helping to get food on the table across the country, and even beyond in foreign lands on occasion. Therefore, it is important that these livestock farmers know what they can do in the event of an emergency. Yet, many people in the agriculture industry do not know what the best practices are for securing their livelihoods from emergencies. The research material in this paper answers that question. This paper will start with a literature review that looks at key terms surrounding the world of livestock and emergencies. Then, this paper lays out a list of recommendations that livestock farmers can use to enhance their entire operation.

Author Biography

Sarah Hipps, MFES

Former Graduate Student (Graduated December 2022), University of Florida College of Design Construction and Planning, Gainesville, Florida

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