Archive for the ‘Animal Biosecurity’ Category

Epizootic hemorhagic disease — is deer meat safe to eat?

Friday, September 28th, 2012

EHD or epizootic hemorrhagic disease is killing large numbers of deer in a number of states.  Deer hunting season has started or will start soon in many states and this has people wondering if deer meat remains safe to eat.  See this excellent publication from Michigan State University Extension for answers to this important question.

Kim Cassel

 

Avian Influenza Biosecurity Courses

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Thanks to Dr. Nathaniel Tablante and Jenny Madsen at University of Maryland, two new biosecurity courses are now available through eXtension. A third course will soon be accessible. The self-directed certification online courses are free, but require enrollment.

Participants will gain vital information on biosecurity measures that focus on prevention, response and recovery of an avian influenza outbreak.

Avian Influenza for Backyard Owners is designed for small flock, backyard, homestead and hobby poultry owners.

Avian Influenza for Emergency Responders is designed for emergency response personnel.