Monday, October 7, 2024

Keep livestock safe during hurricane season with an emergency plan

By Ashley Vargo Texas A&M University

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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. . .

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