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What actually happens on factory farms? Learn some of the frightening facts about industrial agriculture today below. Hidden Facts: 1) In the U.S., 43 million laying hens either died or were killed to prevent the spread of Avian Flu in 2022 2) U.S. meat and milk consumption requires over 72 billion gallons of water per year 3) 2.2 million turkeys are slaughtered every year in the U.S. for Christmas 4) Foodborne illness from eating pork causes over 500,000 infections per year. 5) In the U.S. 99% of all farmed animals are held in one of the 250K+ factory farms across the country Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dpjqvPFk

Have you heard of the bird flu outbreak affecting cows in the United States? This article from Farmers Weekly discusses new research suggesting that the milking process could facilitate the spread of bird flu among dairy cows in the US. This transmission may be occurring via contaminated milking equipment and farmworker clothing. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) emphasised the importance of improved biosecurity measures on farms to control the spread. Read more in the link. https://rpb.li/CXEQF #BirdFlu #DairyFarming #AnimalHealth #FarmSafety #FoodSafety

Biosecurity refers to strategies and management practices that lessen biological risk. On a ruminant farm, attention to biosecurity is the most important measure to reduce and prevent the introduction of diseases or pests of animals and plants. Biosecurity practices also minimize the spread of diseases or pests within a farm system. #Ruminants

Dividing a farm into biosecurity zones can help protect the areas of the farm most at risk from the impacts of pests, weeds and diseases. Zones can include: ➡️ An access “cool” zone with biosecurity measures such as a biosecurity sign and visitor register in place ➡️ A separation “warm” zone between access points and production areas with biosecurity measures such as restricted vehicle access ➡️ A production “hot” zone where livestock are present, and access is restricted For more information on biosecurity zoning: https://bit.ly/3R8p74W

Bird flu on dairy farms: U.S. offers aid to help track and contain outbreaks: Dairy farmers will be compensated for the loss of milk production from infected cattle, whose supply drops dramatically when they become sick. U.S. health and agriculture officials pledged nearly $200 million in new spending and other efforts Friday to help track and contain an outbreak of bird flu in the nation’s dairy cows that has spread to more than 40 herds in nine states. http://dlvr.it/T6kQZw

Monitoring the health of your grain crops is essential for effective biosecurity, giving you the best chance to detect new pests or diseases early. Keeping detailed records, such as using a pest surveillance record sheet, not only strengthens farm biosecurity but also supports the overall biosecurity of the Australian grains industry. Learn more: https://loom.ly/fvrrOaA #GrainsFarmBiosecurity

Biosecurity protects Australia from pests and diseases that could impact on our industries, environment, plants, animals and communities. Watch this Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry video to learn more about Australia's biosecurity system, and the challenges we face: https://lnkd.in/gwJ5fabw

Fact: The success of farmers depends on the right soil, climate, and disease control measures for cultivating seeds. Myth: All plants should not be watered at night as it promotes sealing process. #FarmingFacts #AgriculturalSuccess #CropManagement #SoilHealth #ClimateConsiderations #DiseaseControl #FarmingWisdom #MythBusted #PlantWatering #NighttimeCare #GardeningMyths #PlantMythology #HorticultureTips #AgriculturalInsights #FarmersKnowledge #PlantHealth #CultivationPractices #GrowthMyths #FarmingReality #PlantCareAdvice

This guide is now available in electronic format only. Guide to control of diseases, insects, weeds, and vertebrate pests on commercial grapes. Weed controls - both soil-active and foliage-applied herbicides - are outlined for new and established plantings. Disease and insect controls are coordinated to pest and crop stage.

REPORTING PRIORITY INVASIVE AND MIGRATORY INSECTS — Do you spend time monitoring, photographing or observing insects? If so, your help is needed to watch for and report invasive and migratory insect pests that harm plants, causing damage to Canada’s environment, farm lands, forests, parks and other natural areas. Early detection is critical for slowing the spread of these insect pests. View the poster for your region to learn more about priority insect pests to watch out for. Use the QR code to report your detections! Download the poster for your region at this link: https://lnkd.in/eu5HkWk2 This initiative is a collaborative project developed by the Insect Surveillance Community of Practice of the Canadian Plant Health Council, a multi-partner body that coordinates action for the protection of plant health in Canada.