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Barn to Backyard: Animal Emergency Preparedness

• Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Thursday, June 11, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Livestock and Pet Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, May 28th, 6pm-7:30pm, Webinar via Zoom

Most emergencies are manageable if you’re prepared ahead of time.

Participants will learn:

• How to build a farm & household emergency plan
• Livestock evacuation considerations
• Pet disaster kits and identification strategies
• Communication plans and resource mapping

Livestock First Aid with Catskill Veterinary Services & Brook Edge Farms

Wednesday, June 3rd, 6pm-8pm, at Brook Edge Farm 

Stabilizing an animal before a vet arrives can make the difference.

Participants will learn:

• Basic triage and vital signs
• Treating wounds, bleeding, and shock
• When to intervene vs. call a veterinarian
• Building a livestock first aid kit

Farm and Livestock Emergency Response

Thursday, June 11th, 6pm-7:30pm, Webinar Via Zoom 

Knowing what to do in the first minutes of an emergency can save lives

Participants will learn:

• Initial scene assessment and safety
• Coordinating with emergency responders
• Managing loose or injured livestock
• Farm-specific scenarios (fire, weather, accidents)

Livestock Behavior and Handling Demonstration

Friday, June 26th, 6pm-7:30pm, at Stone Wall Farms

Understanding animal behavior is the #1 way to prevent injuries and reduce emergencies.

Participants will learn:

• Flight zones, pressure points, and herd dynamics
• Recognizing stress signals in livestock
• Low-stress handling techniques for safer movement
• How poor handling contributes to emergencies

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity educator, provider, and employer. This material is based upon work supported by USDA/NIFA under Award Number 2024-70027-42540.

Fee

FREE!

Register

https://pub.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events.cfm?dept=248

Last updated April 28, 2026