Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Beef Cattle Evacuation Plan
A beef cattle evacuation plan template for ranchers to list herd groups, pastures, trailers, destinations, identification, and records for moving cattle during fire or flood.
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Sections on this template
- Herd size and pastures
- Priority groups for moving
- Handling facilities available
- Trailers and haulers
- Destination and routes
- Cattle identification
- Feed and water plan
- Records and papers
- Contacts for officials
- Return plan
How to use this template
Fill in each section, then have the people involved read it. Edit it until it matches how your operation really works.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with Ready.gov and eXtension.
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