First responders train for crashes involving livestock

from SDSU Extension
Apr 30, 2025
Apr 30, 2025

Livestock emergency training — Extension livestock specialists Lisa Pederson of North Dakota, left, and Robin Salverson of South Dakota lead a tour of different trailers during the training.
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The first time Brandon Wingert responded to a vehicle accident involving livestock was in 2017 when a livestock trailer with 99 cattle tipped over.

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