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ERAIL Program Expands Training Nationally and Internationally in 2024

ERAIL Program Expands Training Nationally and Internationally in 2024


By Andi Anderson

The Emergency Response to Accidents Involving Livestock (ERAIL) program continues to grow, reaching national and international audiences with its essential training in livestock transport accidents.

This expansion highlights the program’s success and increasing demand in animal agriculture safety and emergency response.

Recently, a team member presented at the Encuentro Latinoamericano de Bienestar Animal (Latin American Meeting on Animal Welfare) in Santiago, Chile.

The session, titled "ERAIL - Preparing for Livestock Transport Accidents: The Michigan Example," was attended by 30 professionals, including veterinarians, producers, pharmaceutical companies, and animal scientists from across Latin America. This global platform strengthened ERAIL’s international connections and showcased its impact.

ERAIL conducted a webinar for the Mexican Association of Veterinarians, specializing in food safety and quality. This session trained 100 veterinarians across Mexico, further expanding the program’s reach.

The program’s excellence was recognized nationally when ERAIL won the National Association of County Agricultural Agents’ "Search for Excellence Award for Livestock Production." This prestigious award highlights ERAIL’s effectiveness and its importance in emergency livestock response. At the national conference, 75 agricultural agents learned about ERAIL’s contributions to livestock safety.

ERAIL was selected for a breakout session at the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) annual conference in Salt Lake City, UT. There, 25 Extension Educators gained insights into the program’s impact in Michigan and beyond.

As ERAIL continues to expand, its mission remains clear—to improve emergency response strategies, promote animal welfare, and provide essential training to professionals worldwide. This success reinforces ERAIL’s leadership in livestock safety and accident preparedness.

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