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From The Rural Monitor
May 17, 2017
by Jenn Lukens
Part parasite and part predator, the tick has become one of the nation's most harmful bugs. Overgrown, humid areas are prime real estate for these critters, making rural America more susceptible to their growing numbers and the diseases they carry.
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Take a look at the new webpage of resources designed to help people minimize the chance of illness associated with animals in public settings such as petting zoos and fairs! Preventing Illness Associated with Animal Contact shows tips, downloadable posters, data, and resources that anyone can use. These resources have been made available through the South Dakota Department of Health.
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We have made the decision to postpone the One Health meeting scheduled for March 13 in Sioux Falls. Besides some of the feelings surrounding public gatherings in the current COVID-19 environment, our partners at the SD Department of Health are focusing their efforts on the response.
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The latest South Dakota One Health Seminar, “Preserving the Usefulness of Antibiotics: Efforts in Human and Animal Health” was a great success! Please check out the presentations from the meeting here.
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SD One Health “hands-on” exhibit on display at the Washington Pavilion.
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ZOONESES & ONE HEALTH UPDATES from the CDC are a great way to stay connected and current on a wide variety of information. The CDC website hosts a monthly call, has links for past calls, and provides CE credits. It’s a great addition to the One Health initiative that is so important in South Dakota.
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We all know how dangerous a flood can be, but do we ever consider what is in those flood waters may be just as dangerous as how high the flood rises? This guidance article from the CDC, USDA and NIOSH is a fantastic guide for producers and farmers to protect themselves and those around them during flooding conditions. Although, here in South Dakota we may not be impacted directly by Hurricanes we have been known to see flooding from winter snow/ice melting, heavy rains, and strong storm systems. Take flooding seriously to protect people, animals, and the environment.
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South Dakota One Health initiative of bridging the gaps between the interconnectedness of human and animal health recently did just that with a large donation of hand sanitizer stations to every county 4H office in South Dakota. Sixty-two hand sanitizer stations were given to South Dakota 4H as a way to improve healthy interactions between animals and people. Many people who attend 4H Achievement Days, county fairs, rodeo's, animal shows, and youth development activities will benefit from having a hand sanitizing station available to decrease the transmission of harmful bacteria and viruses that can be transmitted through contact with animals and their surroundings. The hand sanitizing stations serve also to protect the animals as they can share our susceptibility to some diseases. Each station also came with a sign promoting proper handwashing and sanitizing when having contact with animals which will serve as a great reminder to practice healthy habits.
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