Pathogen Resources
Webcast Seminars | FAQs | Recommended Reading
Webcast Seminars
A two-part seminar on "Pathogens in Animal Manure--Should We Be Concerned?" is being offered.
Part 1 (View webcast archive) features Dr. Jeanette Thurston-Enriquez on the basics of pathogens and human exposure routes. Dr. Sheridan Haack will discuss several case studies where livestock manure was the source of the pathogenic organism outbreak. Original broadcast date: November 17, 2006 More...
Part 2 (View webcast archive) will cover how pathogens move in water, best management practices (BMPs), and alternative technologies for reducing microbial pathogens in animal manure. The speakers for this seminar include: Dr. Jane Frankenberger, Dr. Rob Atwill, and Dr. Chip Simmons. Original broadcast date: December 15, 2006 More...
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The FAQs are divided into five areas. Click on a link to read the questions and answers related to that area.
- Types of pathogens, characteristics, and risks associated with animal production. (1 new FAQ added 1/17/07)
- Pathogens and human health related risks (1 new FAQ added 3/7/07; 4 new FAQs added 1/17/07)
- Fate and transport of pathogens include risk to drinking water supplies(2 new FAQs added 3/7/07; 4 new FAQs added 1/17/07)
- Best Management Practices (BMP’s) for minimizing risks (3 new FAQs added 3/7/07; 5 new FAQs added 1/17/07)
- Identifying the source of pathogens (1 new FAQ added 1/17/07)
To view the FAQs added in each update:
- January 17, 2007 (15 FAQs)
- March 7, 2007 (6 FAQs)
Recommended Reading
A listing of electronically-available resources for those wising to learn more about this topic:
- Educational Resources (2 new resources added 3/7/07)
- Research Summaries (2 new resources added 2/1/07)
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