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Stop Avian Influenza in Its Tracks: Prevention is Protection

Megan MacyApril 16, 20205 MIN READ

Last week the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the presence of a highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. Avian Influenza is easily transferred through foot traffic and equipment movement. Are you using effective entry-way pathogen control?

JENGA! Entryway Biosecurity

Megan MacyNovember 26, 20195 MIN READ

Just as the first couple of Jenga blocks are easy to remove, it is easy to remove or overlook some biosecurity measures. Don’t let entryway control be the weakest link in your biosecurity program.

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Stop Avian Influenza in Its Tracks: Prevention is Protection

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Stop Avian Influenza in Its Tracks: Prevention is Protection

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