There are 11 agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of which 5 are related to veterinary public health: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Center for Disease Control (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), … Continue reading
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
The “Tragedy of the Commons” is a familiar problem to economists. The concept was originally penned in 1833 by economist William Forster Lloyd who felt it was imperative for landowners to understand that the decisions of individuals can harm the … Continue reading
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
Disaster Preparedness for Livestock It is important to have a disaster plan for livestock since they may not easily be transported or confined. Loose or stranded animals can cause physical harm to people, delay or inhibit the rescue of people, … Continue reading
Pet Identification: Microchipping One of the biggest problems following a natural disaster is reunification. Pets can become startled by the noise and chaos of a storm and run off or be displaced when their home is damaged and no longer … Continue reading
Pet Emergency Kit Resources for both people and animals may be limited following a disaster. Now is the time to prepare and check your pet’s emergency and evacuation kit! Here are a few essential items to include: Copies of vaccinations … Continue reading
Pet evacuation tips With springtime and warm weather comes an increase in the risk of hazardous weather events. Most disasters that affect humans have the potential to also affect animals. Under most disaster conditions, it is advised to take your … Continue reading
The second Sunday of May is designated as National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. To help promote this special event which will be on May 14, 2022, we have prepared a series of blogs for the community on preparedness that will … Continue reading
Make a recommendation After defining and observing the problem, a working diagnosis can be established. Based on the diagnosis, recommendations should be given to the producer to mediate or mitigate potential causes of the disease. If an infectious process is … Continue reading
What is a diagnostic investigation? A diagnostic investigation is the systematic application of epidemiology and clinical testing to determine the cause(s) of a disease or symptom. Diagnostic investigations are performed when there is a problem resulting in morbidity, mortality, or … Continue reading
Management practices that reduce the opportunities for infectious agents to gain access to a production unit is commonly referred to as biosecurity. Biosecurity is an aspect of disease prevention with the goal of preventing the introduction of disease agents which … Continue reading
Are you a new puppy owner? Have you found yourself roaming the food aisles of a pet store or supermarket overwhelmed by the decision of which food to purchase for your beloved new family member? Do you wonder about your … Continue reading
Did you know that honeybees are the only insect listed as a “food animal” by the Food and Drug Administration? Across the country, veterinarians and beekeepers alike are learning about the new Veterinary Feed Directive regulations, which affect all food … Continue reading
The new MSU CVM Population Medicine rotation is off to a great start! This week, students had a great opportunity to learn about proper cattle management and Beef Quality Assurance from one of our biggest advocates this week. Want to … Continue reading
The final ruling from the FDA on Veterinary Feed Directives was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2015. The objective of this ruling is to promote the judicious use of medically important antimicrobial drugs in food animals. Specifically, guidelines … Continue reading
Welcome to The Risk Project blog site. The Risk Project at Mississippi State University is an affiliation of faculty interested in applying risk-based strategies to solve everyday problems in animal agriculture. We will use this blog site to provide up … Continue reading
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