Join AgriSafe for a free webinar, Overcoming Barriers and Understanding the Psychological Impact of Livestock Euthanasia: A Study on Spanish-Speaking Swine Caretakers’ Pig Euthanasia Practices on U.S. Farm, Wednesday, August 28, 2024, 12 PM – 1 PM Central Daylight Time. Register here. Summary: The webinar will be focused on the impact of pig euthanasia on […]
Category Archives: Human Health
CDC’s NORS Dashboard Data Moves to BEAM Dashboard
As of July 29th, 2024, CDC transitioned publicly available foodborne, waterborne, and enteric disease outbreak data from the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) Dashboard to NORS View on the Bacteria, Enterics, Amoeba, and Mycotics (BEAM) Dashboard. NORS View includes outbreak data reported through 2022. View the BEAM Dashboard. NORS data transition The integration of NORS data into […]
U.S. Pork Producers’ Biosecurity Practices Virtually Eliminate Trichinella, Proving Safety of Pork
At the urging of the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), a newly published U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study found zero Trichinella positives in more than 3.2 million pork samples, demonstrating to domestic and global consumers the safety of U.S. pork. Read the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) study . “USDA scientists have confirmed that U.S. pork producers’ […]
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week. Affinity groups are offered based […]
Wellness Wednesday – Tips from MentorVet
Burnout is a significant issue in veterinary medicine, affecting both veterinarians and veterinary technicians. The following tips to help reduce burnout come from MentorVet.
Mental Health in Ag Industry and Workforce Resolution Passes in Senate
The Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.), bipartisan resolution designating May 29 as “Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.”
Upcoming Support Groups: Veterinary Hope Foundation
With a mission of supporting mental health, the Veterinary Hope Foundation offers small group sessions for veterinary professionals. These groups provide a community to share common experiences as well as resources and information specific to the profession. During the six-week program, support groups of eight people meet online each week.
Wellness Wednesday: Mental Health Month
Wellness Wednesday – Mental Health Month: Four Ways to Improve your Mental Health: Take action. Try advocating for causes that are important to you – this can be therapeutic in its own way! Find support. Whether it’s friends, family, community spaces, or therapy, building a support system can help. Set boundaries. Create a healthier relationship with technology by limiting your screen time. Develop skills. Invest some time figuring out the best coping skills to help you healthily manage your feeling.
Respiratory Fit Testing Resource
Take a deep breath – establishing respiratory protection policies and performing fit testing is easier than it seems.
Wellness Wednesday
#WellnessWednesday – Occupational Wellbeing Tip: Give team members the opportunity to provide feedback of their own in a respectful, perhaps anonymous, way. Train team members on the basics of providing effective feedback.