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Safeguarding Farms: Essential Manure Management Practices

As the season for manure application begins in Michigan, it’s crucial to focus on biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases found in manure. The recent confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Michigan dairy cattle has raised concerns, as the virus can be shed in milk and potentially spread through saliva, respiratory […]

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Dengue Fever: A Year-Round Threat in South Asia

In recent years, the notion of “seasonal” diseases has become increasingly irrelevant, particularly when it comes to dengue fever in South Asia. Traditionally considered a monsoon illness, dengue has now evolved into a persistent, year-round threat. The primary driver behind this alarming change is climate change, which has extended monsoon seasons, increased temperatures, and altered […]

Policy

Biosecurity in Livestock

Biosecurity measures are essential to keep livestock healthy and prevent the spread of diseases. But what do the veterinarians who enforce these measures think about them? A recent study in Spain sheds light on the perceptions of government veterinarians regarding biosecurity practices on dairy cattle farms in Galicia and Catalonia. Their insights could be key […]

Policy

Health Insurance Gaps by US County

The good folks at Overflow Data have created some nice visualizations of health insurance coverage gaps here in America. Let’s take a closer look at our home base of Pennsylvania. Am I surprised to see Lancaster so high on this list? Yes. You can dig deeper into the data here at this link. Stay Ahead […]

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Safeguarding Farms: Essential Manure Management Practices

Dengue Fever: A Year-Round Threat in South Asia

Biosecurity in Livestock

Health Insurance Gaps by US County

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