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Avian Influenza
Information pertaining to the disease, frequently asked questions
and expert advice.
National Biosecurity
Resource Center for Animal Health Emergencies
This site is a data haven to enable government, commodity groups,
veterinarians, and producers to meet the challenges of animal health
emergencies.
(Source: Purdue Veterinary Medicine)
National Animal Identification
System
Staff from Purdue Extension and the Indiana State Board of Animal
Health provide an update and explanation of the Indiana Premise
ID and Animal ID plans via IP video.
Animal Disease Backgrounder:
Mad Cow Disease
This backgrounder provides detailed information on the outbreak
of Mad Cow Disease in the United States. This site links you to
other helpful resources.
(Source: Purdue Extension)
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on BSE - Mad Cow Disease
This page provides valuable information regarding the outbreak of
BSE in the United States, the risk to humans, and the federal initiatives
to combat this disease.
(Source: EDEN)
Extension
Disaster Education Network's Issue Page on Exotic Newcastle Disease
This page provides facts about Exotic Newcastle Disease, how it
is being managed in the United States, and what you can do to help
stop its spread.
(Source: EDEN)
Indiana Board of Animal Health Information
Disaster
Preparedness
In a disaster situation (natural or man-made) pets are not allowed
inside emergency shelters for people. For that reason, animal owners
must have a plan in place to care for their pets and/or livestock
should a disaster hit at home.
Preparing animals for future
disasters SAVE Program
(Source: Indiana State Board of Animal Health)
Information
for Pet Owners
(Source: FEMA)
Preparing
Your Pets for Emergencies
(Source: Ready.gov)
Are
You Prepared?
Creating an evacuation plan that accounts for your dog. (Source:
American Kennel Club)
Purdue Website on West Nile Virus
West Nile virus cases are increasing and the illness is spreading
across the country. Use this resources to learn more about the virus
and to access updated news.
(Source: Purdue Extension)
Indiana Horse Tests
Positive for West Nile Virus
November 1, 2001 News Release
Fight
the Bite!
Center for Disease Control and Prevention information on West Nile
Virus prevention for humans.
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