Since the bird flu was first reported in dairy cows on March 25, farmers and ranchers have been looking for more ways to protect their animals and understand the spread of the virus. Agri-Pulse is pleased to host a webinar on July 11 at 1 p.m. EDT that’s focused on what can be done to protect against highly pathogenic avian influenza and other zoonotic diseases that have the potential to disrupt not only our food supply but the entire agriculture economy.
“This is an extremely important and timely topic for anyone involved with animal agriculture,” said Agri-Pulse Founder and Publisher Sara Wyant, who will serve as moderator for the event. Since 2022, USDA APHIS has reported HPAI (H5N1) virus detections in more than 200 mammals.
During this webinar, we’ll discuss how federal policies like the farm bill’s National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank and vaccine research being done by the USDA are critical to protecting livestock and safeguarding the world’s food supply both now and into the future.
This virtual event is free, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim, which is the webinar sponsor. Sign up for the webinar here.
The speakers:
- Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee
- Danelle Bickett-Weddle, DVM, veterinary consultant
- Doug Ensley, DVM, director of veterinary public health, Boehringer Ingelheim
- Jamie Jonker, Ph.D., chief science officer, National Milk Producers Federation
- Jonathan Zack, DVM, director, preparedness and incident coordination, USDA APHIS
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About Boehringer Ingelheim: Boehringer Ingelheim provides innovation for preventing and treating diseases in animals. The company offers a wide range of vaccines, parasite-control products, and medicines for pets, horses, and livestock to veterinarians, animal owners, farmers, and governments. As a leader in animal health, Boehringer Ingelheim values that the health of humans and animals is deeply connected and strives to make a difference for people, animals, and society. Learn more at www.bi-animalhealth.com.