Biosecurity vital for protecting livestock and farmhands from H5N1

by | May 27, 2024 | 5 Ag Stories, News

The need for robust biosecurity measures for all species is greater than ever after the recent detections of H5N1 in dairy herds. Dr. Marisa Rotolo, National Pork Board’s Director of Swine Health, emphasized the importance of on-farm measures to keep it that way.

Rotolo said H5N1 clinical signs producers should watch for can vary by species.

Rotolo said heightened biosecurity measures will keep pigs and farmworkers safe.

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