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Public Health & Food Safety

Public Health & Food Safety

A complete guide to public health and food safety: zoonosis prevention, responsible antibiotic use, feed and water safety, and hygiene requirements for slaughter, storage and pest control.

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Preventing Zoonotic Diseases That Spread from Pets to People Preventing Zoonotic Diseases That Spread from Pets to People

Learn the most common zoonotic diseases pets can pass to people, how they spread at home…

Veterinary Withdrawal Period: Why Milk and Meat Must Be Withheld During Treatment Veterinary Withdrawal Period: Why Milk and Meat Must Be Withheld During Treatment

A practical guide to veterinary withdrawal periods, how to calculate them, and how to…

Mycotoxin Risks in Poultry and Livestock Feed: A Human Food Safety Threat Mycotoxin Risks in Poultry and Livestock Feed: A Human Food Safety Threat

Mycotoxins in feed threaten animal health and can reach milk, eggs and meat. Learn the…

Zoonotic Diseases: A Complete Prevention Guide for Farm Workers Zoonotic Diseases: A Complete Prevention Guide for Farm Workers

Farm workers face a higher risk of zoonotic disease. Learn the main infections, how they…

Safe Slaughter Conditions and Hygiene: Preventing Bacterial Contamination Safe Slaughter Conditions and Hygiene: Preventing Bacterial Contamination

Safe slaughter starts with animal inspection and ends with rapid chilling. Learn the…

Correct Chilling and Cold Storage for Animal and Poultry Products Correct Chilling and Cold Storage for Animal and Poultry Products

Correct chilling extends the life of meat, poultry and dairy and keeps bacteria in check…

Pest and Rodent Control in Food Facilities and Farms Pest and Rodent Control in Food Facilities and Farms

Rodents and insects carry bacteria and contaminate food. Learn an integrated control plan…

Responsible Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production Responsible Antibiotic Use in Livestock Production

Random antibiotic use creates resistant bacteria that can reach food. Learn the rules of…

Clean Drinking Water for Livestock and Poultry: A Food Safety Priority Clean Drinking Water for Livestock and Poultry: A Food Safety Priority

Contaminated water carries bacteria and reduces production. Learn the sources of…

Food Poisoning from Animal-Origin Foods: Causes, Signs and Prevention Food Poisoning from Animal-Origin Foods: Causes, Signs and Prevention

Meat, poultry and dairy can carry bacteria that cause food poisoning. Learn the causes…

Routine Disinfection of Farms and Equipment for a Safer Food Chain Routine Disinfection of Farms and Equipment for a Safer Food Chain

Routine disinfection is not random spraying. Learn the cleaning-disinfection difference…