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Swine Influenza Positive Check-list:
Digital Document
Published on July 19, 2019
Michigan State University Extension provides a check list to help you figure out how to keep everything in check if Swine Influenza occurs. -
Avian influenza — are humans at risk?
Article
Published on May 21, 2018
Avian influenza is more of an issue for those who raise poultry than for those who consume it. -
Animal Exhibit Hand Washing Sign
Digital Document
Published on July 17, 2017
The following sign can be used to help visitors to animal barns and exhibits practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting. -
Humans cannot get avian influenza from poultry and eggs
Article
Published on May 1, 2015
Avian influenza has been found in the Midwest and Canada, but shouldn't impact your food purchasing or eating decisions. -
Good hygiene is important for exhibitors and the public when working with swine exhibits
Article
Published on June 12, 2018
Disease can spread quickly when pigs from different areas are comingled at events like county fairs and jackpot shows. -
Biosecurity for Your Birds trainings help you become the best defense against disease!
Article
Published on April 27, 2016
Practicing proper biosecurity on your farm is the most effective way to help stop the spread of disease. Learn more about effective biosecurity efforts by attending a free upcoming training. -
Avian Influenza
Web Page
Avian influenza is a disease caused by a virus that infects wild birds such as geese, ducks, swans and shorebirds, and domestic poultry, including turkeys, chickens, ducks, and geese.
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Biosecurity efforts are important for Michigan poultry and bird owners
Article
Published on April 7, 2015
Confirmed cases of H5N2 avian influenza exist but not considered a human health risk. -
Exhibitor and Parent Fact Sheet: Swine Influenza
Digital Document
Published on August 11, 2016
Swine influenza facts, prevention strategies and reminders for after the fair. -
Sample Swine Influenza Exhibitor Family Letter
Digital Document
Published on August 14, 2018
This sample letter can be used by fairs or exhibitions who had hogs test positive for swine influenza as a means of updating exhibitors and their families about the situation, importance of biosecurity and the human symptoms of which to be aware. -
Sample Swine Influenza Buyer Letter
Digital Document
Published on August 14, 2018
This sample letter can be used by fairs or exhibitions who had hogs test positive for swine influenza as a means of updating hog buyers about the situation, importance of biosecurity and the human symptoms of which to be aware. -
Influenza Can Affect Pigs and People
Article
Published on July 23, 2018
Understanding the difference between seasonal influenza and infection with a variant strain of influenza is important during the summer fair season. -
Zoonotic Disease
Digital Document
Published on October 10, 2014
Learn about germs that can spread between humans and animals, and how to reduce everyone’s risk of catching them -
You won't get swine flu from eating pork
Article
Published on August 2, 2016
Influenza information and how to continue to cook and prepare pork meals safely. -
MSU Extension offers safety tips for backyard poultry flocks
Article
Published on May 1, 2015
People need to be aware of threats to their own birds as well as their possible impact on commercial poultry production. -
Investigating Influenza: Preventing Spread of IAV-S at Swine Shows
Article
Published on March 1, 2018
Swine influenza, otherwise known as IAV-S (Influenza A virus-swine) or H1N1, has been a growing concern over the past several years and for good reason. -
Swine Influenza
Web Page
Swine influenza is a virus that can circulate in the pig population but is generally not fatal and does not affect the meat products.
