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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 …

Women in Agriculture

Fact sheet developed by UMASH as part of the Multidisciplinary Network to Address Agriculture Worker Health and Safety Issues project.  The fact sheet uses data from the 2012 Census of Agriculture and contains facts on the prevalence of women in agriculture in the Upper Midwest region. OPEN PDF

Health Information for People Working with Avian Influenza Infected Flocks

Fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health with information for avian influenza infected flocks. The risk of getting sick with avian influenza if you have cared for infected birds is very low. Even though the risk is low, there are some things you can do to stay healthy. OPEN PDF

Stay Healthy on the Farm

Even healthy, well cared for animals can have germs that can make people sick. This handout was developed by the Minnesota Department of Health to provide tips for preventing illness and injury when visiting a farm. OPEN PDF

Common Zoonotic Diseases from Farm Animals

This fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health contains information about zoonotic diseases and tips for preventing illness. – What are zoonotic diseases? – What are some examples of germs that cause diarrheal zoonotic diseases? – Is it common to find these types of germs on a farm? – How do people get sick from these germs? …

Personal protection by Thai households in avian influenza outbreaks

Authors: Somrongthong R, Beaudoin AL, Bender J, Laosee O, Pakinsee S, Sitthi-amorn C Zoonosis and Public Health, 2012 ABSTRACT: Thailand has had multiple poultry outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since its first emergence in 2004. Twenty-five human cases of HPAI H5N1 avian influenza have been reported in the country, including …