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  Animal Exhibit Hand Washing Sign

  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.

• Swine Influenza Positive Check-list

  Published on July 19, 2019
  A check list to help you figure out how to keep everything in check if swine influenza occurs.

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  Swine Exhibit Hand Washing Sign

  Published on July 17, 2017
  The following sign can be used to help visitors to swine barns practice good hygiene and biosecurity by washing their hands after visiting.

• Zoonotic Disease

  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

• Can I catch swine flu?

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Recommendations and other information for people with high risk factors for Influenza A.

• Cook pork so it is juicy and safe to eat

  Published on April 6, 2018
  Cooking pork to 145 ° F and letting it rest three minutes makes it juicy and safe.

• Safely preparing pork products

  Published on January 13, 2015
  Serve your guests a special meat selection like pork loin. Michigan Fresh offers a free bulletin with recommendations for purchasing pork, meat storage, how much to prepare and much more.

• You won't get swine flu from eating pork

  Published on August 2, 2016
  Influenza information and how to continue to cook and prepare pork meals safely.

• Pork producers can utilize tools to evaluate biosecurity practices

  Published on August 23, 2011
  The Production Animal Disease Risk Assessment program is a risk assessment tool that helps producers improve the health status of their swine herds.

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  New Michigan Youth Zoonotic Education Resources

  Published on December 18, 2014
  Grant allows for increase in Michigan youth resources including an educational bulletin and hands-on lessons that feature zoonotic vocabulary, biosecurity management strategies and pathogen explanations.

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  Protecting pigs, people and the public

  Published on July 18, 2017
  As county fairs ramp up in Michigan, fairs and exhibitors need to be proactive in reducing the spread of disease.

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  Encouraging youth to take the lead in educating fairgoers

  Published on August 11, 2015
  Empower youth to answer questions and speak with attendees in the animal barns at your next agricultural event.

• Pork producers and consumers team up to put safe, healthy, wholesome meals on the table

  Published on May 25, 2011
  By following best production practices and food safety guidelines, producers and consumers work together to ensure the products they produce and serve are of the highest quality.

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  Make plans to practice livestock biosecurity at your fair

  Published on February 1, 2017
  Tips and best practices for preparing and handling biosecurity at your fair.

• Heat stress in pigs

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Identifying the signs of stress in pigs during periods of hot weather will aid in making proactive adjustments to management and handling practices.

• Pork quality assurance programs show farmers committed to a safe food supply

  Published on June 29, 2012
  Learn who is responsible for making the quality assurance programs possible in Michigan.

• People, pigs and swine flu

  Published on September 3, 2013
  Is it safe to eat pork?

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  Tips and tricks for utilizing your Zoonotic Disease Educational Toolkit

  Published on January 27, 2015
  The Zoonotic Disease Educational Toolkits can be used in a variety of settings. Check out the list below for ten tips and tricks for this new resource!

• Pork producers need constant evaluation of biosecurity protocols

  Published on October 26, 2011
  Assessment of indirect routes of contamination is a priority for all pork production units.

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  Taking proper precautions prior to county fair and exhibition events can safeguard animal health

  Published on March 14, 2014
  Consider vaccination and biosecurity protocols for the 2014 show season.