Biosecurity: Your Role in Protecting Oregon's Livestock
Protect yourself and protect the well-being of the animals in your care by providing the first line of defense—biosecurity.
Zoonotic Diseases
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Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy
Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a progressive neurologic disease of cows. A case was diagnosed in May 2023 in a five-year-old or older beef cow at a slaughter plant in South Carolina. This animal never entered slaughter channels and at no time presented a risk to the food supply or to human health in the United States.
H5N1: Avian Influenza
Learn more about H5N1, the current strain of avian influenza affecting wild birds and poultry worldwide.
Rabies: Four Cases in Foxes in Josephine County
Vaccinate dogs, cats, ferrets and horses against rabies.
Zoonotic Diseases & Birds/Poultry
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed from animals to humans. It is important to remember that the best way to protect yourself from these zoonotic diseases is to practice good hygiene after handling your bird or its waste. Wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water.
Zoonotic Diseases & Farm Animals
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed from animals to humans. Here are some related to farm animals, including cows, pigs, goats, and sheep.
Zoonotic Diseases & Horses
A zoonotic disease is a disease that can be passed from animals to humans. Here are some related to horses.