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Livestock Waste Handling Facility |
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Written by Administrator
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“Livestock Waste Handling Facility” means individually or collectively those immovable constructions or devices (except sewers) used for collecting, pumping, treating, or disposing of livestock waste or for the recovery of by-products from the livestock waste. Two or more livestock waste handling facilities under common ownership an where a minimum distance of a quarter mile does not separate the facilities shall be considered a single livestock waste handling facility. |
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Texas Livestock Officials Accommodating Emergency Entry of Hurricane-Evacuated Livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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Texas’ livestock health officials are working to accommodate the evacuation of livestock from Louisiana and Mississippi, displaced due to Hurricane Katrina. The TAHC will allow livestock from these states to enter Texas without the usually required health documents, provided the owners or shippers alert the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) prior to crossing the state line. |
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Farm Disaster Kit for Livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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Make a disaster kit so you have supplies on hand in the event of a disaster. Place the kit in a central location and let everyone know where it is. Check the contents regularly to ensure fresh and complete supplies. Include the following items, then add items that you use every day: |
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Evacuation Planning on Disaster Preparedness for Livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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The leading causes of death of large animals in hurricanes and similar events are collapsed barns, dehydration, electrocution, and accidents resulting from fencing failure. If you own farm animals, you should take precautions to protect them from these hazards, no matter what the disaster potential for your area. |
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Disaster Preparedness for Livestock |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 13 February 2008 |
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Why Livestock Owners Need to Be Prepared? Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it is particularly important for livestock because of the animals' size and their shelter and transportation needs. If you think that disasters happen only if you live in a flood plain, near an earthquake fault line or in a coastal area, you may be tragically mistaken. Disasters can happen anywhere and can take many different forms, from barn fires to hazardous materials spills to propane line explosions, and train derailments—all of which may necessitate evacuation. It is imperative that you be prepared to protect your livestock, whether by evacuating or by sheltering in place. |
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