A bushfire is an extremely stressful event for farmers. Often, they are left with damaged or destroyed fencing and infrastructure, burnt pastures, and arguably most painful of all, the devastating loss of livestock.
In this latest AgVic Talk podcast episode, Jeff Cave, Agriculture Victoria’s Senior Veterinary Officer has unfortunately seen the aftermath of many bushfires. Jeff provides information on how to minimize the effect of fire on livestock and how to manage livestock during and immediately after a fire.
This podcast is provided by the Local Economic Recovery “On Farm Recovery Support Services” project which is jointly funded by the Victorian Government and Commonwealth Government under the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Content Warning: This podcast features discussion of effects on livestock following a bushfire and may be confronting and disturbing to someone who has experienced a similar situation. For some people, these responses can be overwhelming. If you need to talk to someone, support is available. Find & Connect Support Services: Freecall 1800 16 11 09 (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm). Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 anytime for confidential telephone crisis support.
Know how to manage your livestock immediately after a fire - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires/what-to-do-after-a-bushfire/check-livestock,-pets-and-animals
https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires/what-to-do-after-a-bushfire
Farm bushfire recovery resources - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/farm-management/emergency-management/bushfires/bushfire-factsheets-and-resources
Recovery after fire guide - https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0006/613518/Recovery-After-Fire-Guide.docx
