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The Midwest Cattleman · February 25, 2021 · P29
By Paul Dykstra, CAB
Winter Storm Disaster Assistance Available to Livestock Producers

By Jennifer Shike Program. These programs reim- Veterinarian help
As winter weather conditions burse producers for a portion of available
rage across the country, USDA the value of livestock, poultry USDA's Animal
reminds livestock farmers af- and other animals that were and Plant Health
fected by the winter storms that killed or severely injured by a Inspection Service
assistance is available. natural disaster or loss of feed. (APHIS) veteri-
USDA staff in the regional, Keep accurate records to doc- narians are ready
state and county offices are pre- ument the losses and illnesses to work alongside
pared with a variety of program following this devastating cold partners to conduct
flexibilities and other assistance weather event, USDA advises. on-site assessments
to residents, agricultural pro- Livestock producers must docu- to document the
ducers and impacted communi- ment beginning livestock num- needs of affected
ties, a USDA release said. bers by taking photos or videos producers, USDA said.
Risk management and of any losses. Other documen- Additional staff are on stand- sary, APHIS has the expertise to
disaster assistance tation options include purchase by to provide support if the assist with carcass removal and
USDA provides several risk records, production records, vac- weather situation escalates or disposal as well, USDA notes.
management and disaster assis- cination records, bank or other the number of affected livestock Drovers
tance options to help producers loan documents and third-party operations increases. If neces-
recover after they are impact- certification.
ed by severe weather, including Financial resources are also
those impacted by winter storms available through the Environ-
and extreme cold. mental Quality Incentives Pro-
Although livestock produc- gram to help with immediate
ers often have more limited risk needs and long-term support to
management options available, help recover from natural di-
USDA notes there are several sasters and conserve water re-
disaster programs they can look sources, USDA said. Assistance
into such as the Livestock In- may also be available for emer-
demnity Program and the Emer- gency animal mortality disposal
gency Assistance for Livestock, from natural disasters and other
Honeybee and Farm-raised Fish causes.

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