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Involves planning to manage livestock health effectively – through videos, fact sheets, infographics and external resources.

Examples:

  • Setting up facilities and pastures before adding animals.
  • Developing a farm biosecurity plan, parasite management plan, or herd-health profile.
  • Training staff on biosecurity protocols and symptoms of common diseases.
  • Stockpiling necessary supplies (e.g., medications, disinfectants, protective gear).
  • Identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.
  • Creating a response plan for disease outbreaks or emergencies.
  • Establishing clear communication channels for emergencies.
  • Building relationships with veterinarians and animal health experts.
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General

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Swine

pigs in a pen

Beef

cow in a pasture

Dairy

cows lined up at a milking machine

Please check back for updated dairy-related health resources.

Small Ruminant

a compilation photo of a sheep and goats to represent "small ruminants" in the Animal Health Hub

Poultry

chickens at a chicken feeder

Equine

horses in a barn

Rabbits

a floppy eared rabbit from a rabbit project

Grant Information

This effort is supported in part by funding through the National Animal Disease Preparedness Response Program (NADPRP) for the 2024-2026 project “Reaching All Farm-Raised Animals: Assessment, Outreach, and Education on Farm Biosecurity and Disease Outbreak Preparedness in Maine for Small and Diverse Livestock Farms.” This initiative is in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) Animal Health Program.

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