Protecting Animal Health - Departments of Animal Science, Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences, and Penn State Animal Systems Extension

We always have information for farmers as well, particularly on animals diseases such as High Pathogenic Avian Influenza or African swine fever. Learn about the latest research on animal health at Penn State and best practices for creating a preventive bio-security plans, recognizing symptoms, and managing the spread. Enthusiasts and farmers both play a critical part in protecting the state and national swine herds and poultry flocks from disease. Check out our animal health resources at Ag Progress Days to learn more.

Listen to short talks in the College Bldg. Theater: 

• Animal Health Topics
  • Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 11:00 a.m.- Stephanie Clouser, Ganda Lab Technician, Penn State
  • Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 12:30 p.m. - Top Health Management Practices: Smart for Your Cows and Your Wallet - Dr. Esteban Jimenez, Post-Doc, Extension Veterinarian, Dept. of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences

• Avian Flu - What happened in 2022? 
  • Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 11:30 a.m. 
  • Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, Aug. 11 at 11:00 a.m.
    -Dr. A. G. Lorenzoni, Professor of Poultry Science and Avian Health, Dept. Animal Science
    
    
• Update on African Swine Fever Global Spread and Steps Producers can Take to Prepare
  • Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:00 a.m. - Dr. Elizabeth Hines, Assist. Professor of Animal Science and Livestock Extension Specialist, Dept. Animal Science
    
    
• Workforce Development/Animal Science Apprentice Program-Careers in Agriculture and Ag Businesses
  • Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 10:30 a.m.- Chelsea Becker, Penn State Graduate Student
    
  • Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 11:00 a.m. - Linda Falcone, Penn State Extension Educator
  • Thursday, Aug. 11 at 1:00 p.m. - Linda Falcone, Penn State Extension Educator

MEETINGS

• Manure Hauler Training Program - Meeting with continuing education credits! 
  • Thursday, Aug. 11 from 8:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. in the Special Events Building. Pre-registration required, contact Robb Meinen for information 
• Animal Science Apprentice - Employer Meeting - Thursday, Aug. 11 9:30 a.m.   Pre-registration required or for information, contact Elizabeth Hines