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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

This multi-part series is designed for farmers, pet owners, and first responders, helping ensure all are prepared when it matters most. Participants will learn essential skills in emergency planning, animal first aid, evacuation, and safe handling.

All sessions are open to farmers and first responders, creating opportunities for shared learning and coordination, while the June 3rd and June 26th workshops are designed with a stronger focus on first responder training and application.

Upcoming sessions include:

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

This session is designed with first responders in mind, while remaining open and valuable to farmers and livestock owners.

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

This session is designed with first responders in mind, while remaining open and valuable to farmers and livestock owners.

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 May 6, 2026