Free Livestock Truck Rollover Training Coming to Missouri, Wisconsin and Indiana November 16–18
Emergency responders, livestock producers and transportation professionals are invited to participate in free, hands-on training focused on livestock trailer rollover emergencies.
A series of free Livestock Truck Rollover Training sessions will take place November 16–18, 2026, in Missouri, Wisconsin and Indiana. The interactive training is designed to help emergency responders and livestock industry professionals safely and effectively manage accidents involving overturned livestock trailers.
The training provides participants with an opportunity to learn about livestock behavior, emergency response procedures, responder safety and animal welfare during transportation accidents.
No prior livestock experience is required to attend.
What Participants Will Learn
The Livestock Truck Rollover Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience using a livestock trailer.
Training topics include:
- Livestock behavior and animal handling during emergencies
- Responder safety and accident scene management
- Establishing priorities when responding to livestock trailer rollovers
- Hands-on walkthroughs using a livestock trailer
- Interactive discussions and questions with experienced animal welfare and emergency response trainers
The training is intended to strengthen coordination between emergency responders and livestock industry professionals while improving preparedness for real-world transportation incidents.
Livestock Truck Rollover Training Dates and Locations
Monday, November 16, 2026 – Hannibal, Missouri
Hannibal Innovation Campus
4417 McMasters Avenue (US 61/Great River Road)
Hannibal, MO 63401
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 – Fennimore, Wisconsin
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
1800 Bronson Boulevard
Building 300
Fennimore, WI 53809
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 – West Lafayette, Indiana
Purdue University
Purdue Animal Sciences Research & Education Center (ASREC) Classroom
5530 ASREC Lane
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with training beginning at 6:00 p.m. local time. Missouri and Wisconsin sessions will follow Central Standard Time, while the Indiana session will follow Eastern Daylight Time, according to the event announcement.
There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is required.
Who Should Attend?
The training is designed for fire departments, law enforcement, Department of Transportation personnel, emergency managers, dispatchers, towing and recovery operators, veterinarians and livestock producers.
Livestock transportation accidents can present unique challenges for emergency personnel, particularly when dealing with frightened or injured animals, damaged trailers and roadway hazards.
By bringing together emergency response teams and livestock industry professionals, the training emphasizes building relationships and improving coordination before an accident occurs.
Pork Industry Organizations Supporting the Training
The training is hosted by the National Pork Board, Wisconsin Pork Association, Missouri Pork Association and Indiana Pork.
These organizations are working together to provide educational opportunities that support livestock transportation safety, animal welfare and emergency preparedness throughout the pork industry.
Registration and Additional Information
Registration is required for all three training locations. Interested participants can register using the QR code provided on the event flyer.
For questions or additional information, contact Gage Marinelli at gage@ilpork.com.
The free training offers an opportunity for livestock producers, truck drivers and emergency responders to strengthen their knowledge and develop the skills needed to respond to livestock transportation emergencies.
