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Salmonella on the Farm

Salmonella fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is Salmonella? – What are the symptoms? – How long does it last? – How is Salmonella spread? – What should I do if I have symptoms? – Where is Salmonella found on the farm? – How can Salmonella be prevented in livestock, poultry, …

Cryptosporidium on the Farm

Cryptosporidium fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is Cryptosporidium? – What are the symptoms? – How is Crypto spread? – What should I do if I have symptoms? – Where is Crypto found on the farm? – How can Crypto be prevented in livestock and the farm environment? – How can I prevent the spread of Crypto …

H3N2v (variant) Influenza and Swine Contact

H3N2v (variant) Influenza and Swine Contact fact sheet developed by UMASH and the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota. – What is H3N2v (variant) flu? – How is the H3N2v flu transmitted to people? – What precautions can I take to protect my family? – What are the signs and symptoms of H3N2v flu in …

Rabies on the Farm

Rabies fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is rabies? – Which animals carry rabies in Minnesota? – What should I do if one of my animals is bitten by a skunk or other wild animal? – What should I do if someone is bitten by a wild or domestic animal? – The special case of bats – How can …

E. coli O157:H7 on the Farm

E. coli O157:H7 fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is E. coli O157:H7? – What are the symptoms? How long does it last? – What treatment is available for an E. coli O157:H7 infection? – How is E. coli O157:H7 spread? – Where is E. coli O157:H7 found on the farm? – How can E. coli O157:H7 …

Dairy Stockmanship Fact Sheet

Dairy Stockmanship fact sheet developed by UMASH as part of the Multidisciplinary Network to Address Agriculture Worker Health and Safety Issues project. Dairy Stockmanship is a practice which promotes positive animal handling. Stockmanship is important for both animal and worker safety. It reduces reduces stress, increasing milk production and reducing …