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What the COVID-19 Pandemic Reminds Us About Animal Biosecurity

June 15, 2021

  COVID-19: What We Know  The SARS-COV2 virus spreads between people easily, through the respiratory droplets produced (such as in breathing or coughing). As we have practiced in the past year, masks and social distancing help slow the spread of COVID-19.  Vocabulary: SARS-COV2 is the virus and it causes COVID-19, the disease.   COVID-19 and Animals  In some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Health, Animal Project Areas, Current Issue Tagged With: animal health, biosecurity, covid19

Putting Your Best Foot Forward! Trimming Hooves

March 20, 2019

Somerset County 4-H Sheep Club Leader Mary McLaughlin demonstrates hoof trimming.

Proper hoof care is essential for healthy sheep. Hooves are literally the foundation on which your sheep stands. Preventative care and maintenance can reduce costly and detrimental health issues in your flock. Hoof health problems lead to lameness, decreased weight gain, reduced milk production and reduced wool production. Lame animals spend more time lying down, and do not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Health, Animal Project Areas, Focus on STEM, Sheep Tagged With: anatomy, biosecurity, care, health

Ick! A New Tick in New Jersey

May 15, 2018

The weather is warm which means it's time to get outside with your dog!  There is so much to do in the Garden State for dogs and their owners.  Trips to dog-friendly beaches, hiking in state parks, and community festivals are just some of the many outdoor opportunities for you and your pup.  While enjoying this season's outdoor activities, make sure you take proper precautions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Dog Tagged With: biosecurity, Current Issue, dog, health, parasites, safety

Protecting Your Poultry – Biosecurity

January 31, 2018

chickens

When raising poultry and waterfowl, it is important to protect your animals and prevent the spread of Avian Influenza and other diseases with biosecurity practices. The acronym WISER helps us to remember how to protect your birds and prevent the spread of diseases. Watch your birds. Look at your birds daily to make sure that they are healthy. Isolate – it is important to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ask the Expert, Poultry Tagged With: biosecurity, diseases, health

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