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Dairy Stockmanship Segunda Parte

Cómo la Vaca Utiliza sus Sentidos La ganadería bovina es una práctica que promueve el manejo efectivo de los animales. Ésta es beneficial tanto para las vacas como para los granjeros resultando en menos estrés, mejor producción de leche y menos lastimaduras en los animales y en los granjeros. Este video es uno de los cinco videos creados para …

Dairy Stockmanship Primera Parte

Cómo Tomar Ventaja del Comportamiento Natural de los Animales para Mejorar la Producción de Leche Primera Parte La ganadería bovina es una práctica que promueve el manejo efectivo de los animales. Este video es uno de los cinco videos creados para demostrar los principios de ganadería al trabajar con ganado vacuno. La ganadería bovina resulta …

Unique ag safety and health issues of migrant and immigrant children

Authors: McLaurin J, Liebman AK Journal of Agromedicine, 2012 ABSTRACT: Immigrant and migrant youth who live and work in agricultural settings experience unique agricultural safety and health issues. Mobility, poverty, cultural differences, immigration status, language, education, housing, food security, regulatory standards and enforcement, and access …

The migrant clinicians network: connecting practice to need and patients to care

Authors: Garcia D, Hopewell J, Liebman AK, Mountain K Journal of Agromedicine, 2012 ABSTRACT: Migrant Clinicians Network advocates for migrants and clinicians, develops appropriate resources, engages outside partners, conducts translational research, and runs programs that support clinical care on the front line of migrant health. Migrant Clinicians …

Occupational Health Policy and Immigrant Workers in the AFF Sector

Authors: Liebman, A. K., Wiggins, M. F., Fraser, C., Levin, J., Sidebottom, J. and Arcury, T. A. Am. J. Ind. Med, 2013 ABSTRACT: Immigrant workers make up an important portion of the hired workforce in the Agricultural, Forestry and Fishing (AgFF) sector, one of the most hazardous industry sectors in the US. Despite the inherent dangers associated …

Health care access for immigrant workers in AFF sector in southeastern US

Authors: Frank, A. L., Liebman, A. K., Ryder, B., Weir, M. and Arcury, T. A. Am. J. Ind. Med, 2013 ABSTRACT: The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery (AgFF) Sector workforce in the US is comprised primarily of Latino immigrants. Health care access for these workers is limited and increases health disparities.  This article addresses health care access …