Date:
March 14th, 2013
Source: eExtension
The Extension Disaster Education Network and its Agrosecurity Group on eXtension presents a Biosecurity Webinar for livestock keepers and extension educators. The one hour session provides background information and practical tips for small and large scale livestock farms wishing to avoid the risk of disease spread to their animals, either from off the farm, or between animals on the farm.
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Date:
March 12th, 2013
Source: Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)
Visit the Brochure Library to view over 25 comprehensive brochures related to animal health.
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Date:
February 25th, 2013
Source: AgriLife Today
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is strengthening its challenge to Texans to save millions of gallons of water annually as well as money on their monthly water bills.
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View Texas EDEN Drought Resources
Date:
February 7th, 2013
Source: AgriLife Today
South Texas growers affected by last year’s drought are encouraged to apply for emergency farm loans as soon as possible.
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Date:
January 31st, 2013
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
From the CDC website:
Each year, Norovirus—
- causes about 21 million cases of acute gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach or intestines or both)
- contributes to about 70,000 hospitalizations and 800 deaths, mostly among young children and the elderly
You can get Norovirus illness at any time during the year. But, it is most common in the winter. Also, there can be 50% more Norovirus illness in years when there is a new strain of the virus going around.
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Learn More:
- Norovirus Infection
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Norovirus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Norovirus Symptoms
Mayo Clinic
- Causes & Symptoms of Norovirus Infection
Minnesota Department of Health
- Norovirus (Norwalk Virus)
FoodSafety.gov
View Texas EDEN Disease and Epidemic Resources
Date:
January 30th, 2013
Source: National Extension Disaster Education Network
The 2012-2013 Human Influenza is being reported by some as a pandemic; it is not a pandemic, but an epidemic in many states.
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View Texas EDEN Flu Resources
Date:
January 28th, 2013
Source: AgriLife Today
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in cooperation with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, will conduct a Feral Hog Management Workshop beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 5 at the Luling Civic Center in Luling.
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Date:
January 28th, 2013
Source: AgriLife Today
Experts from throughout the state will gather in Weslaco on Jan. 29 to discuss options with growers facing severe water shortages this growing season, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service personnel.
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Date:
January 9th, 2013
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Frequently asked questions and answers related to Flu and the Flu Vaccine.
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TexasFlu.org
View Texas EDEN Flu Fact Sheets and Videos
Current Situation Reports from the Texas Department of Safety:
Influenza Preparedness Influenza Preparedness SITREP #2 – January 13, 2012
More Situation Reports from Texas DPS
Date:
January 7th, 2013
Source: U.S. Fire Administration
All heating equipment needs space. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away. Supervise children whenever a wood stove or space heater is being used. Have a three-foot “kid-free” zone around open fires and space heaters.
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