News
Tick Season is Here! - May 2009
It is important to take preventive measures while working or playing outdoors. To learn more about ticks and their prevention, you may find the following documents helpful.
- Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Iowa
Iowa State University Extension - Tick Control Measures (Livestock)
Center for Food Security and Public Health - Tick Control Measures (Companion Animals)
Center for Food Security and Public Health
Influenza A (H1N1) - April 2009
Human cases involving a novel H1N1 influenza A virus have been reported primarily in Mexico, the U.S. as well as other countries. The virus has not been detected at this time in swine. For educational materials on influenza and preventive measures, visit the Center's Influenza resource page.
Influenza Resources
Focus On Fish Health Website Launched - February 2009
A new educational website on viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS) has been developed by the CFSPH with funding and guidance from USDA APHIS and collaboration with fisheries and aquaculture stakeholders.
www.FocusOnFishHealth.org
Zoonoses Information - December 2008
The CFSPH has organized our zoonotic disease resources into one easy to find website. These resources were developed over time with funding from the CDC, the USDA, and Bayer Animal Health.
Zoonoses Resources
Animal Disease Emergencies: Local Preparedness and Response - October 2008
Is your county ready? A toolkit of materials to help counties prepare for an animal disease emergency is now available. Materials include a local response plan template, table top and functional exercises, educational presentations and handouts.
Animal Disease Emergency Resources
Disinfection Resources - October 2008
Do you know…
How to choose a disinfectant?
How to develop a disinfection protocol?
How to read a disinfection product label?
What products to use for enveloped viruses?
What viruses are enveloped?
CFSPH Disinfection Resources
New Avian Influenza Resources - February 2008
The CFSPH has developed an entire section of our website for
avian influenza, including print, photo, and video resources. These
materials are designed for veterinarians, government officials, and the general public.
Avian Influenza Resources
Vaccine Directory - February 2008
The CFSPH/IICAB is proud to unveil the new Transboundary Vaccine
Directory online submission which enables manufacturers
and international officials to add their product listings
to directory.
Vaccine
Directory
