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Cornell vector biologist answers Zika virus FAQs

Answers frequently asked questions about the transmission, epidemiology, and control of the Zika virus.

Healthy Interactions with Animals at Fairs and Other Events

Essential Information on the Zika Virus

Primary presence for Zika from Florida Medical Entomological Laboratory.

High Speed Hand Washing resources

With the High Speed Hand Washing technique and some practice, washing your hands properly helps save time, water, energy and prevent the spread of disease. Absences due to illness are reduced. Groups…

Engagement Guidelines/Faith Based Community Fact Sheets – Disaster Preparedness and Response

The Engagement Guidelines/Faith Based Community Fact Sheets Series of fact sheets covering individual faith communities that have been developed to help Extension and disaster professionals engage fa…

What you should do if your water well has been flooded

Provides information on how to disinfect and test a well after a flood. Includes link to illustrated guide.

IPM and Related Information

Integrated Pest Management Resources website that contains resources for managing field crops and pests; also of interested to homeowners (termites).

Biosecurity for Livestock and Poultry Exhibitions

This publication focuses on the health of livestock and poultry used for exhibits. The guidelines are to be used to help the exhibit managers ensure the health and safety of the animals brought to be…

Assessing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination from Fertilizer Storage and Handling

Farm*A*Syst: Farmstead Assessment System Worksheet No. 3 identifies water contamination related to fertilizer storage and handling. To help farm operators identify and reduce risks of tank spills and…

Purdue University experts say vigilance still needed for West Nile virus

Discusses prevelance of West Nile virus during late summer and early fall.

Center for Food Security and Public Health

Comprehensive website dealing with diseases of animals with links to online web-based courses and news posts. The site works to increase awareness of bioterrorism, agroterrorism, foreign animal disea…

The Hub for Biosecurity to Protect the Herd or Flock

Farm biosecurity is the practice of preventing or greatly reducing the introduction of diseases and pests, and is a whole farm approach for assessing, prioritizing and addressing the risks to herd/fl…

Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center

Website with information concerning agriculture, food protection, emergency preparedness, and homeland security news and issues in New Mexico.

Animal Agrosecurity and Emergency Management

Threats to livestock production include natural disasters, disease outbreaks, agroterrorism, and other emergencies. Proper animal agrosecurity and emergency management reduce the effects of these inc…

Identification and Management of Blue-green Algae in Farm Ponds

Provides information on identifying blue-green algae In times of hot, dry weather in particular, blue-green algae (photosynthetic cyanobacteria) and outlines the proper steps to take samples for test…

Biosecurity Guide for Livestock Farm Visits

Three-page fact sheet containing important information about farm visits, and how to reduce the risks of harmful agents from coming into contact with livestock. Speaks to the agriprofessional who mak…

Pandemic Preparedness for Business

Pandemic Preparedness Resources to Prepare Businesses for a Pandemic Designed for Land Grant University specialists, Cooperative Extension Service educators and/or volunteers located in counties arou…