MONETA, Va. – Emergency responders are training in Moneta on Wednesday to learn how to handle livestock-related emergencies, including crashes involving animals like cattle or horses.
The Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) training brings together law enforcement, fire and EMS personnel, veterinarians, and state workers to practice how to safely contain animals and manage complex scenes.
Crews are getting hands-on instruction in areas like scene assessment, containment, animal handling, and coordination…