African Swine Fever - What Does It Mean For You?
Event Details
Date
December 1, 2021
Time
7pm - 8pm
Location
Zoom
Host
NWNY Team
Nancy Glazier, MS, CCA
585-315-7746
email Nancy Glazier, MS, CCA
Join us for a virtual discussion on the status of and risks facing New York pig farms from African Swine Fever (ASF). Eireann Collins, DVM, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets will be covering the symptoms of ASF and what would happen if the disease reached the US. This will be a short presentation with ample time for questions and answers.
This educational meeting is supported by NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Cornell Cooperative Extension Livestock Program Work Team and New York Pork Producers Cooperative.
Questions, contact Nancy Glazier at nig3@cornell.edu or 585-315-7746.
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