Disaster Preparation

Recovering from Rita’s Wrath

Initial assessments of storm-torn areas in southwestern Louisiana showed that many horse owners were able to get out of Hurricane Rita’s way before it battered the coast as a Category 4 storm on Saturday, Sept. 24. Veterinarians said that while

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Texas: Evacuations Minimized Rita’s Impact

Early evacuations of the Texas Gulf Coast significantly reduced Hurricane Rita?s impact on the state?s livestock industry. According to the Texas Animal Health Commission, more than 10,000 head of livestock, mostly horses, were evacuated to

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AHJF Helps Katrina Victims

A press release from the board of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF) expressed their sadness over the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. As the need for emergency recovery assistance declines, the board of the AHJF stated they ar

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Texas Addresses Hurricane Rita’s Animal Issues

Before Hurricane Rita passed through Texas, agricultural-related agencies and associations teamed up in support of the Division of Emergency Management to address animal and livestock rescue, and recovery and disposal of carcasses.


“In

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Equine Rescue and Relief in Louisiana

The following is a report from the Larmar Dixon Expo Center in Louisiana.


The horse rescue and relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina are still ongoing and have been a resounding success. A total of 381 animals (approximately 15

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Texas Horses Evacuate

As Hurricane Rita begins to make landfall, evacuees are stuck in gridlock traffic. In some areas traveling a single mile can take up to four hours. And these folks are seeking shelter for their animals.


“The traffic is maddening,” said

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Texas Prepares for Rita

With the Hurricane Rita preparing to make landfall, many pet owners are scrambling to find refuge for their animals. The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) in response has placed a list of holding areas for those evacuating the Hurricane’s

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Hurricane Rita Texas Preparations: TAHC

The Texas Animal Health Commission has set up an emergency hotline to provide pet owners with information on available shelters by county.


The number is: 800-550-8242 and operates Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm


Pre-selected shelters

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Preparing for Rita in Louisiana

BATON ROUGE? Still recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Southern Louisiana braces for the oncoming power of Hurricane Rita.  In anticipation of this Category 4 Hurricane, the Louisiana State University Hurricane Equine

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Louisiana Rescue Horse Shoeing Task Force

The American Farrier’s Association (AFA) President Craig Trnka, CJF announced the formation of the Louisiana Rescue Horse Shoeing Task Force created to provide care for the horses affected by the recent hurricanes, according to a press

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ETI To Match Funds For Equine Hurricane Victims

At the September meeting, the Equestrian Trails Inc. (ETI) board of directors voted to make a contribution to Hurricane Katrina’s equine victims hoping to raise $25,000. The board voted unanimously to contribute up to $5,000 in matching funds fo

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Making Horses Eligible for Federal Emergency Funds

Language making horses eligible for federal disaster assistance is now included in the USDA FY 2006 appropriations bill. The provision was added as an amendment offered by Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY). It was passed by voice vote. Its effectiv

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Animal Rescue–Two Weeks in Mississippi

Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, is a professor of animal and veterinary sciences at Clemson University, an instructor in emergency and disaster planning and rescue (along with his wife, Rebecca, PhD, a Major in the US Army Reserves mobilized to Activ

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