Livestock Transportation Accident Response

1201 Mesa Drive,Douglas WY 82633

11 August, 2021

Description

This course certifieed for 4 P.O.S.T. hours teaches responders how to respond to and manage livestock transportation accidents for safety. Course addresses scene management, animal handling, extrication, and portable equipment use to provide rapid reopening of traffic lanes while handling livestock in a manner to reduce loss. The P.O.S.T. certified course is designed for law enforcement, fire respinders, animal officials and thraffic safety entities who are responsible for accident response. Instruction will include scene management, livestock handling, portable corral containment, some veterinary issues and if needed euthanasia guidelines. Contact Scott Cotton at (307)235-9400 or [email protected] for information. University of Wyoming Extension provides research-based educational programs and information to help residents of Natrona, Converse and Niobrara Counties address critical needs and life-long learning. Programs are available in Agriculture, Rural Living, Youth Development, Nutrition, and Community Development. All courses and materials are available to all without discrimination.