Hot Topics:
New APV test (APV-N) at the U of M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Free diagnostic services: The MN Board of Animal Health is prepared to cover
lab fees for diagnostic testing of birds showing respiratory
diseases. Prior approval must be obtained from the MN Board of Animal
Health.
Emergency & Community Heath Outreach (ECHO) provides health related information (such as Avian Flu) free of charge via phone (1-888-883-8831).
Current Outbreaks of Avian Influenza
CSREES assisting food safety in small meat/poultry processing plants (Feb. 2006)
Links to information about...
Avian Influenza
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
Agro-terrorism
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Items of Interest:
New wewbsite of the Animal Health Institute "Keeping Animals Healthy" - includes info on the Human & Animal Bond, Antibiotics in Livestock, & Zoonotic Diseases
NCC Restructures Chicken-Cooking Contest (Nov. 6, 2007)
2007 Census of Agriculture
"Understanding Avian Influenza” (USDA)
07-08 MN Grown Directory - lists more than 660 locations where you can "Buy Local"
Status of Organic Agriculture in MN (MDA, 2006)
Poultry Science Resource List
Poultry Extension Web Site (U of M Extension)
U of M DDGS Website - Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles in poultry feeds
Meat Poultry Nutrition - Meat & Poultry Communications Alliance for consumers & professionals
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