Livestock relocation
Last updated on May 16, 2024Livestock relocation planning should consider the various elements involved and potential scenarios to help ensure producers are as prepared as possible for a range of emergencies that may require the relocation of their livestock.
Provincial support for livestock relocation
The B.C. government has developed a livestock relocation factsheet to assist and support producers in being as prepared as possible during emergencies. View information about the Minstry of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness' livestock relocation policy:
- Planning for livestock relocation (PDF, 122KB)
- Livestock relocation policy (PDF, 146KB)
- Procedure for reimbursement (PDF, 91KB)
- Livestock relocation rate card (PDF, 199KB)
- Frequently asked questions (PDF, 12KB)
Non-commercial farm business and pets
Provincial support for livestock relocation during emergencies has been developed to support commercial agricultural producers in the province, and is not intended to address non-commercial livestock or pets. If you are a non-farm business owner of livestock or pets you should be sure you have appropriate plans in place to care for your animals during an emergency. Information and support may be also available from your local authority orFirst Nation:
To report a provincial emergency, contact the Emergency Management and Climate Readiness office:
1-800-663-3456
To contact your closest Emergency Management and Climate Readiness office, see EMCR offices.
Report a wildfire
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks
Contact information
Agriservice B.C.
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