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Manure Pathogens

• Custom manure applicators asked to help in preventing the spread of pig PED virus

  With the harvest season fast approaching, the application of stored manure from animal facilities on the harvested fields will soon follow. This year, pork producers need to be aware of the risk of spreading Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea (PED) through equipment used to pump and land apply manure from all farms but especially those with pigs exhibiting clinical signs of the disease.

• Best management practices for pathogen control in manure management systems

  Addresses best management practices (BMPs) focuses on animal management and housing, dietary modifications, production management, land application of manure, and the chemical and biological treatment of stored manure.

• Opinion of the scientific steering committee on antimicrobial resistance

  From European Commission — Scientific evaluation of the current position regarding the prevalence and development of antimicrobial resistance, examine its implications for human and animal health, particularly with regard to the development and management of infections.(252 K PDF)

• Pathogens in manure

  From University of California Davis Extension — Focuses on pathogens commonly found in bovine manure with the greatest risk of infection for humans. (76 K PDF)