Sep 20, 2017 | Animal Health, Biosecurity, Farm Management, Poultry, USDA
The threat of disease, especially H5/N7 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, is something the industry must be concerned about on a daily basis. Recent changes have occurred to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements for indemnity payment...
May 5, 2016 | Animal Health, Biosecurity, Swine
Recommendations for Commercial Manure Haulers Biosecure Manure Pumping Protocols for Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PED) The National Pork Producers Council, the American Association of Swine Veterinarians, and the Pork Checkoff Program have issued a Swine Health...
Mar 25, 2016 | Animal Health, Biosecurity, Farm Management
Greatest Risks 1. On the farm, one of the greatest risks comes from introducing new animals onto your property or commingling or exposing your flock or herd to other animals. This is a common way to introduce new disease-causing organisms. As a rule of thumb, new...
