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Spotlight: New Animal Disease Threats - http://www.fao.org/Ag/magazine/0206sp1.htm
Article arguing that a global early warning system would help control the current upsurge in epizootic emergencies. |
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Animal Health Publications - http://www.ahp-vet.com/
A series of animal health manuals written by veterinarians for dairy producers, cattle ranchers and horse owners. |
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Understanding Vaccines - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=437
This NebGuide explains the pros and cons of vaccination, the different types of vaccines used in animals and vaccine selection, and why vaccines sometimes fail to work. |
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Guidelines for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics in Food Animals - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=427
This article explains why antibiotics are used in animal health and the reasons for concern on their misuse. It also gives guidelines, drawn up by American Veterinary Medical Association, on using them appropriately. |
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Safe Use of Animal Medicines - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=414
This article gives guidance on the risks to humans of animal medications and the need to exercise caution while working with them. |
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Small Ruminant Publications and Links - http://www.ag.auburn.edu/dept/ads/sheep/
Auburn University Department of Animal Science's list of on-line resources regarding health, reproduction and management of small ruminants. |
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Biosecurity: Protecting Your Health and the Health of Your Animals - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=711
Provides information for exhibitors at shows and fairs on what measures they need to take to prevent the spread of disease among animals and people. |
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National Animal Health Emergency Management System (NAHEMS) - http://www.land-care.org.uk/fmd/curr_topic/nahems/nahems.htm
A joint state-federal-industry effort to improve the United States' ability to deal successfully with animal health emergencies, ranging from flood and drought to introductions of deadly foreign animal diseases. Also looks at bioterrorism, emerging diseases, and diseases that pose a threat to production and international trade. Part of USAHA. US. |
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A Man Named Rock - http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/prentice/
Short biography of John Rockefeller Prentice, a pioneer of artificial insemination in farm animals as a means of improving the genetic pool. |
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Guarding Against Contagious Livestock Diseases from Farm Visitors - http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=705
Article outlining how how certain activities increase the chances that livestock will be exposed to contagious diseases and advises on biosecurity. |