Livestock Emergency Response Plan (LERP) Training Course

Details

Dates:
AVERT Leadership: April 14, 2026
First Responders: April 15, 2026
Veterinary Professionals: April 16, 2026 (Veterinarians and Licensed Technicians)

Location: Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Price: $75 for First Responders and Veterinary Professionals
CE Credits: 7 credit hours will be available for veterinarians and technicians

LERP Training Course Flyer (PDF)

Course Description

This training is intended for first responders (including Fire Service, Law Enforcement and EMS), emergency management, public health, public safety communicators, governmental administrative, veterinarians and others who may provide support, assistance or aid to those dealing with bovine or large animal emergencies.

This training will equip agricultural and traditional responders with foundational knowledge and practical skills to address the unique challenges motor vehicle incidents with bovines can present for emergency personnel. The knowledge and skills gained will assist in the effective preparation and response to this type of emergency and the unique situations that are presented.

Register for the LERP Training Course*

*Space is limited to 50 registrants for each day. Please select the correct workshop date for your profession when registering.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the training the first responder will be able to:

• Recognize some of the unique features of incidents where bovine or large animals are involved.
• Recognizing hazards associated with incidents involving bovines and other large animals.
• Understand biosecurity issues associated with livestock (zoonotic disease, Foreign Animal Disease (FAD), etc.)
• Demonstrate understanding of animal behavior, animal care and welfare and animal handling techniques for bovines and other large animals.
• Describe the various methods of proper animal restraint and humane euthanasia that may be used in emergencies involving bovines or other large animals.
• Develop skills in creating containment strategies using existing structures, gates, panels etc. to restrict movement of cattle for triage, controlling loose animals, etc.
• Introduction to extrication of live animals/mortality from damaged transporter.
• Describe proper handling of mortality at scene and after.
• Enhance understanding of descriptive terms relative to bovines.
• Understand the importance of debriefing following an incident involving bovines or other animals.

Speakers

Schedule

Time	Session
7:30 a.m.	Registration (Breakfast Provided by Zoetis)
8:00 a.m.	Administrative Overview
8:30 a.m.	Introduction to LERP & Local Emergency Planning
9:15 a.m.	Animal Care and Handling
10:00 a.m.	Break
10:15 a.m.	Euthanasia
11:30 a.m.	Biosecurity
12:00 p.m.	Lunch (Provided by Zoetis)
1:00 p.m.	Debriefing/Safety
1:30 p.m.	Transportation Hazards
2:30 p.m.	Relocate for practicum/Break
2:45 p.m.	Practicums Euthanasia Animal Handling Trailers up close
4:45 p.m.	Post test/Distribute Certificates
5:00 p.m.	Adjourn

Contact

For more information about the LERP Training Course, contact Dr. Chance Armstrong at armstcl@auburn.edu.

For questions about registration, contact Meredith Smildsin at mls0052@auburn.edu.

Air Travel Options

Airline reservations are the responsibility of the course participant. Auburn, AL is on CST, and Georgia is on EST. Please take the time difference into consideration when making travel plans. The following airports are available:

Airport	Approximate One-way Mileage to Auburn, AL
Columbus Airport, GA	45
Montgomery Regional Airport, AL	60
*Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, GA	100
*Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, AL	120

*Preferred airports for most travelers

Register for the LERP Training Course*

*Space is limited to 50 registrants for each day. Please select the correct workshop date for your profession when registering.