With the avian influenza spreading throughout the region, now is the time for biosecurity to ramp up on poultry operations and for consumers to continue to support the poultry industry, an expert says ...
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If you keep backyard chickens, the H5N1 headlines are a reminder to tighten biosecurity basics
H5N1 headlines are unsettling for anyone who collects eggs from a coop instead of a carton, but they are also a practical ...
Summer is a good time to review how to prevent disease from coming onto your farm, says University of Missouri Extension dairy specialist Chloe Collins. Live animals, vehicles, equipment, animal ...
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The simple biosecurity routine small farms skip that matters most when flu news spikes
When headlines about bird flu spike, small farms often scramble to lock down their flocks, yet the most effective protection ...
Cattle are vulnerable to many diseases. The spore-forming bacteria that cause clostridial diseases (blackleg, malignant edema, redwater, enterotoxemia in calves, etc.) can be spread via cattle feces.
As Texas livestock producers keep a watchful eye on emerging pests and other challenges like New World screwworm, farm biosecurity is at the forefront. Monte Rouquette, Ph.D., professor of forage ...
In 2002, 197 farms and 5 million birds suffered the biggest outbreak of avian influenza in the Shenandoah Valley. Virginia State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Broaddus said they've made significant ...
The 3rd International Biosecurity Virtual Symposium will bring together biosecurity professionals from a wide range of disciplines with varying expertise to share their experiences and knowledge on ...
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