United States Department of Agriculture Agencies and Acts Related to Public Health

  Public health is the science of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private communities, and individuals (https://www.cdcfoundation.org/what-public-health). There are 17 agencies within the United States Department … Continue reading

TNR

TNR: An Acronym for Feline Population Control This article will discuss common phrases associated with TNR programs, the process of performing TNR procedures, and some of the reasons a community may benefit from such programs. Common Terminology Trap-Neuter-Release Trap-Neuter-Return Return-to-Field … Continue reading

Pet Preparedness | Part 5

Preparing your community The successful mitigation of any disaster requires action by many, including volunteer and full-time first responders; local, state, and federal government officials; academia; the medical community; and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Unfortunately, many people in non-animal/non-agricultural occupations or … Continue reading