COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an above-normal hurricane season for 2024. In response, livestock owners should prepare now for the possibility of hurricanes or tropical storms by ensuring essentials are ready and a plan is in place to keep animals safe and healthy.
As part of The Texas A&M University System’s statewide emergency management initiative, Keeping Texas Prepared, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory monitors and responds to animal disease outbreaks, many of which have an increased risk of spread during natural disasters.
Dr. Brandon Dominguez, veterinary. . .