Water is ALWAYS given free choice to
all animals. Animals (except birds), like people, can go extended
periods of time without food, but can only last a couple of days at the
most without water. The values, below, are approximate per adult animal
per day and may vary greatly with temperature, workload, stress and
disease. Sources of feed should be identified before a disaster.
In general most herbivorous animals are going to eat approximately 1-2%
of their body weight in some form of "roughage." Roughage is hay or
hay-like products (pellets, cubes, hay, etc.) In an emergency grain
products ("concentrates") need not be given.
Disaster Food Schedule
|
SPECIES |
WATER
(Summer/Winter) |
FOOD
(Type) |
FEED
(Quantity) |
FEED
(Frequency) |
|
Beef Cattle
|
5-15 Gallons |
alfalfa &/ or oat
|
15-30 lbs |
Daily |
|
Dairy Cattle
|
5-30 Gallons |
alfalfa |
15-40 lbs |
Daily |
|
Horses |
5-15 Gallons |
alfalfa &/ or oat
|
8-15 lbs |
2x Daily |
|
Pigs |
1-2 Gallons |
pig pellets/mixed grains
|
1-7 lbs (depending on weight of
pig) |
once or twice daily
|
|
Llamas |
2-5 Gallons |
alfalfa &/ or oat hay
|
2-4 lbs |
2x Daily |
|
Sheep |
1-2 Gallons |
alfalfa |
2-5lbs |
Daily |
|
Goats |
1-2 Gallons |
alfalfa &/ or oat hay
|
1-5 lbs |
Daily |
*supplementing the diet with grain is helpful
**always supplied free choice
During and Following a Disaster
Your personal safety and that of those around you should always be your
first concern. A pre-determined plan will help you remain calm and think
clearly. Remember to communicate and cooperate with all emergency
personnel. If you must leave the premises let someone know where you are
going and try to remain in contact with that person.
