Farm Safety & Emergency Preparedness
Farm Emergency Animal Rescue Guide
A farm emergency animal rescue guide with ordered steps for safely helping animals trapped by fire, flood, ice, or collapse without risking the rescuer.
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The steps on this page
- Make sure the scene is safe
- Call emergency services
- Call your veterinarian
- Approach calmly and slowly
- Use ropes or slings as trained
- Do not enter water or fire
- Move animals to a quiet area
- Provide water and shelter
- Record injuries and treatments
How to use this guide
Pin it up in the shop or barn. The numbered steps are a short reminder, and the notes lines are for details specific to your operation.
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.
For more in this area, see the printable farm safety sheets. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Napoleon on Animal Farm Wins Swine Class, and farming farm stories.