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People who raise animals are not the only ones who need to be concerned about diseases that can easily spread between humans and animals. These types of diseases are called zoonotic diseases, and anyone who encounters animals could be at risk. The best way to prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases is by having and using a plan that reduces the risk of disease transmission.  This is known as biosecurity and it is an important step to making sure people and animals remain healthy.  On this website, you can find resources to create a biosecurity program, and materials for educating youth and adults about zoonotic diseases.  

Educational Activities

Bridging Human and Animal Health

Published September 13, 2019

Heath for One, One Health for All

Published September 13, 2019

Mutation Nation

Published September 13, 2019

Basics of Biosecurity

Published September 13, 2019

What is a pathogen?

Published September 13, 2019

Diseases that Animals and Humans Share: The words you need to know

Published September 13, 2019

Be a Zoonotic Disease Detective Activity Book (4H1671)

This project was developed in partnership with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services with funding support from the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists.

The Junior Disease Detectives Operation Outbreak

Mucus Swap Activity

Zoonotic Disease Lesson: Mucus Among Us

 


 

Keys to Success : A Symposium on Educating Youth and Adults about Swine Influenza and Other Zoonotic Diseases - Video Recordings

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Resources

Proper Handwashing


Dos and Don'ts: Staying Healthy Around Animals


Basics of Biosecurity


Biosecurity - Easy as 1-2-3 Poster

Be Healthy Around Animals Sign

Biosecurity Social Media Graphics

Additional Resources

Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Youth Influenza Education Resource Repository

Iowa State University Center for Food Security and Public Health Excellence in Exhibition Courses

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emerging Diseases

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Swine Variant Influenza Toolkit

Ohio 4-H Youth Development Animal Science Resources

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