JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture will host four free interactive trainings around the state to prepare responders and industry professionals to safely and effectively handle incidents involving rolled-over livestock trailers. The trainings are ideal for fire departments, DOT, law enforcement, emergency managers, dispatch, towing/recovery, veterinarians and livestock producers.
Trainings will include:
- Classroom content on livestock behavior, responder safety, scene management, and handling priorities.
- Hands-on walk-through using a livestock trailer.
- Interactive discussions and Q&A with trainers experienced in animal welfare and emergency response.
Dates & locations:
- Joseph, March 31, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Remington Nature Center, 1502 Douglas McArthur Dr, St. Joseph, MO 63552 - Macon, April 1, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Missouri DNR Northeast Regional Office, 1709 Prospect Dr, Macon, MO 63552 - Troy, April 2, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Lincoln County 911 Communication Center, 911 Professional Parkway, Troy, MO 63379 - Jefferson City, April 3, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm
Cole County Fire Protection Headquarters, 5206 Monticello Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Sponsors for the event include JBS & Missouri State Emergency Management Agency.
All sessions are free but registration is required. To register, visit the event website.
For questions, contact our Animal Health Division at Animal.Health@mda.mo.gov or (573) 751-3377.