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VCIB Grant Outcomes
Featured Program
Virginia’s Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP)
Virginia has launched the Bovine Emergency Response Plan (BERP) to improve safety and animal welfare during livestock-related vehicle accidents. Developed by the Virginia Farm Bureau with support from the Virginia Cattle Industry Board, this initiative provides a structured framework for first responders to manage high-stress accident scenes efficiently.
Key highlights of the program include:
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Comprehensive Training: In 2025, capacity-crowd sessions were held across the Commonwealth, training responders like law enforcement, EMTs, and veterinarians on scene safety, animal behavior, and extrication.
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Strategic Collaboration: The program connects state agencies—including VDOT and VDACS—with national experts to ensure a unified response.
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Practical Resources: Participants receive hands-on experience and continuing education credits to bridge critical preparedness gaps
The Virginia Farm Bureau continues to lead this effort, with additional instructor training and regional sessions planned for Spring and Fall 2026 to further strengthen the state’s emergency readiness.
Past Featured Programs
Hoof Health Workshop Engages Participants with a Hands-on Learning Experience
Rockingham County 4-H / FFA Dairy Feeder Steer Show & Sale
Building Capacity and Food Security: Expanding the Meat Processing Education in the Commonwealth
Expanding Artificial Insemination in Far South West Virginia
Virginia Women in Agriculture: Hands on Cattle Training
Southwest Virginia 4H Livestock Camp
Increasing AI, EPD Data Analysis and Genomic Applications in Southwest VA Beef Cattle Production
Virginia Cattle Industry Board Update
Increasing Adoption Of Bulk Milk Dispensers In Virginia Schools
Educational Butcher Beef Cut Model
Final Reports
View accomplishments funded by the VCIB.
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July 2021 - Creep-Grazing Brassica and Small Grain Forages for Fall-Born Calves
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December 2021 - Virginia 4-H/FFA Market Beef Ultrasound Carcass Contest
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January 2022 - Virginia Women in Agriculture: Hands on Cattle Training
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January 2022 - Expanding Artificial Insemination in Far South West Virginia
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August 2022 - Exploring and Improving Cattle Marketing in Virginia through Travel and Case Study
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September 2022 - Creep-Grazing Brassica and Small Grain Forages for Fall-Born Calves
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October 2022 - Making Connections - Bringing the Buyers to the Farm