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• 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

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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.

• Swine Influenza Positive Check-list:

  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.

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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.

• Youth pork producers should be aware of disease spread during exhibition season

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Understanding how diseases are spread can help youth pork producers raise healthy animals for exhibition.

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  Idea sharing: Practicing biosecurity and preventing zoonotic diseases Part 1

  Published on March 9, 2015
  Local practices: Youth and adult leaders share their ideas for keeping animals and humans healthy at a recent statewide 4-H event.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

• Michigan consumers continue to enjoy many varieties of pork products

  Published on April 18, 2012
  Various breeds and styles of production offer many options of local pork products for Michigan consumers and they can can be confident that the variety of different pork products and retail outlets, whether local, state or national will not change.

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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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  Keeping pigs, people and the public healthy during fairs and exhibitions

  Published on February 2, 2017
  Swine exhibitors can be proactive by using different strategies to help reduce stress and minimize the spread of disease at their events this year.

• Ways to help protect exhibition pigs from the spread of disease

  Published on August 29, 2012
  Using different biosecurity methods and practices can help protect your animal’s health.

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  Good hygiene is important for exhibitors and the public when working with swine exhibits

  Published on June 12, 2018
  Disease can spread quickly when pigs from different areas are comingled at events like county fairs and jackpot shows.

• 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.

• 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.

• Pork does not have to be well done

  Published on July 5, 2011
  Revised cooking guidelines for meat were released by USDA. What does this mean in the kitchen or at the grill?