Biosecurity Basics for NRCS Farm Visits
Webinar Details
When:
Sep 12, 2012 2:00 pm US/Eastern
Length: 01:09 (hh:mm)
Advance Registration NOT required.
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Reviewed for Continued Content Relevance: 07/2016
Presenter(s):
- Sally Bredeweg, P.E., Environmental Engineer, USDA NRCS West National Technology Support Center
- Dan Grooms, D.V.M., Ph.D., College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
- Richard Fasching, Agronomist, USDA NRCS West National Technology Support Center
CEU Credits/Certificate Offered:
- American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS) - 1 hour ARPAS Credit
- Certificate of Participation
- Conservation Planner (CP) - 1 hour Conservation Planning Credit
Virtual Event Format:
Group Viewing Available:
View this webinar to learn about NRCS biosecurity policy, procedures and proper hygiene techniques to build confidence of our customers in NRCS field assistance.
NRCS staffs collect data during farm visits for inventory and evaluation in the planning process, developing a CNMP, collecting topographic survey data, completing a site assessment for a waste storage facility, and other purposes. During these activities, NRCS employees can have a high likelihood of coming into contact with animal manure. Animal manure is a common medium of transmission for many harmful disease agents. NRCS staff may also inadvertently transport plant pathogens and invasive pests between field sites during a farm visit.
Learn how to follow basic biosecurity protocol and protect our customers and staff from cross-contamination of disease agents.
This webinar is sponsored by the USDA NRCS West National Technology Support Center.
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