Disaster Preparedness for Livestock

Derial Bivens – United States Boer Goat Association

Unit Objective

After completion of this module of instruction the producer should be able to state the definition of a disaster and match disaster terms with their definition. The producer should be prepared to identify the specific type of disaster that could occur at his/her goat farm and identify and obtain a specific list of emergency supplies and equipment that should be on hand at the family farm for use in case a disaster does occur. The producer should develop an emergency preparedness plan to follow in case a disaster does occur at the family goat farm. The producer should be able to complete all assignment sheets with 100% accuracy and score a minimum of 85% on the module test.

Specific Objectives

After completion of this instructional module the producer should be able to:

Select from a list the definition of a disaster.
Distinguish between an emergency and a disaster.
State problems that affect goats in a stressful situation.
State the kinds of records and plans that should be keep on your goats for use in case of a disaster.
Select from a list of alternative essential supplies that need to be kept in cars of an emergency.
Match disaster terms with their definition.
State the effects that drought plays on the goat herd.
Match the types of fire extinguishers with their proper use.
State the first priority that should be followed in case of a disaster fire.
Select from a list of disaster alternative the one which more livestock is lost.
Match the name of Hurricane, Typhoon and Cyclone to the region of the country where they occur.
State the number of hurricane classification.
State the most common disaster.
State one of nature’s most violent disasters.
Select from a list of alternatives the worse month for tornadoes in the U. S.
Match the National Weather Services projection of severe storm warnings to the condition that is likely to occur.
State the two types of winter storms.
State the greatest damage to livestock in cold weather.
State the percentage of animals killed by lightning as compared to other accidents on the family goat farm.
Match the five key parts of a lightning protection system to their purpose.
State the greatest damage in the aftermath of a destructive earthquake.
Develop a list of emergency supplies that should be keep at the goat farm for use in case of a disaster.
Evaluate the possibility of a specific (type) of disaster occurring at your goat farm and develop an emergency preparedness plan to follow in case a specific disaster does occur at your goat farm.