biosecurity

The Washington state Department of Agriculture has quarantined a Thurston County facility after a case of non-neuropathogenic equine herpes was detected in a horse.  Known as the wildtype strain of EHV-1, this strain tends to be less contagious.  Bu...

One of the key agricultural based achievements in the recent trade agreements in the US, Mexico and Canada according to the chief agricultural negotiator for the US Representative’s office, Gregg Doud. "There's a discussion about standards for biotechnology and consultations about new about new types of biotechnology like gene editing." ...

If you are buying livestock for fair showings or projects, take biosecurity measures before bringing new animals on the farm.         If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

The next few months bring the peak of the livestock exhibition season for 4-H and FFA members, attending events like fairs, sales, and judging.  As Purdue University Extension's Bethany Funnell says, it's also peak time for biosecurity to be practiced by animal owners before, during, and after each show.  ...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is warning horse owners to be on the lookout for Equine Herpes Virus, better known as EHV-1.  The neuropathogenic strain was detected in King County a few weeks ago.  And while it is not to be taken lightly, WSDA Veterinarian Dr. Brian Jo...

With fair season underway, hundreds, if not thousands, of 4-H and FFA kids are showing their animals at county fairgrounds.   Dr. Minden Buswell with the Washington State Department of Agriculture said it’s important to practice good biosecurity.   “...

It’s very nearly fair season and soon FFA and 4-H kids along with a host of others will be displaying what they’ve worked on for several months.   Oregon State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster said it’s important to be biosecure, even if you’re not showing anything but merely watching.   “Wash your hands wh...

The recent avian influenza discovery in Tennessee has many producers reviewing their biosecurity options.   USDA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jack Shere said it can be simple, cleaning everyone and anything who goes in or out of the coop, but it can also be more complex such as heat tents.  ...

Two cases of avian influenza in Tennessee has proven a great reminder of how critical it is for poultry producers to work with their staff so that they can recognize the signs of the disease and about biosecurity.   USDA Chief Veterinarian Dr. Jac...

With the Inland Northwest in the heat of fair season; the Kittitas County Fair wrapped up Monday, the Chelan County Fair starts Thursday, and the Adams County Fair kicks off next week; livestock owners are reminded to make biosecurity a top priority...