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Resilience in Times of StressClick to visit this page of resources to deal with the stress and pain triggered by recent violent events.

June Update: More States with HPAI, This Time in the South

Please keep your bird biosecurity up!

Submitted by Anne Lichtenwalner, DVM Ph.D., University of Maine Associate Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Director of the UMaine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
READ THE ARTICLE: USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Georgia

Latest Updates About Avian Influenza

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Don't Transport Firewood from Out-of-State!Help us protect Maine's forests from the invasive Emerald Ash Borer. Find out how on the Emerald Ash Borer page of our Home and Garden IPM website.

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Assessing PFAS Contamination on Dairy Farms in Maine

By Rick Kersbergen, Extension Professor University of Maine Cooperative Extension,
Sustainable Dairy and Forage Systems
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Guide to Investigating PFAS Risk on Your Farm

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University of Maine Cooperative Extension COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidance

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