– Haley Shoemaker, OSU Extension AGNR Educator, Columbiana and Mahoning Counties
Become prepared to respond to a livestock accident scene.
With an estimated several hundred thousand head of cattle transported on roadways each day throughout the U.S., first responders are often tasked with responding to scenes involving loose or injured livestock. To better prepare emergency response personnel to safely approach and work a livestock transportation incident, the Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training curriculum was developed.
This training, geared toward Fire, EMS, EMA, and law enforcement personnel, covers classroom sessions on scene assessment and triage, transportation hazards, mortality handling, and biosecurity while offering hands-on demonstrations and learning opportunities surrounding animal handling and trailer mechanics.
BERP training encourages participants to interact as a team, allowing for real-time discussion and learning in a controlled environment. Following the class, each department represented also receives a manual and training notes to create their own unique response plan and build internal capacity.
To schedule a training, reach out to Haley Shoemaker or John Yost, OSU Extension ANR Educators at shoemaker.306@osu.edu or yost.77@osu.edu.