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Now more than ever, people must become aware of the close relationship between the health of animals, humans, and our environment. The One Health concept aims to better understand and address the health issues that arise from the intricate relationship between them. Preventing and limiting the emergence and spread of …
Government program will help keep farm workers safe during the pandemic STONEY CREEK, Ont. — Ontario’s agriculture community was rocked during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring as the virus swept through workers in the fields. Between March and the end of June, more than 600 …
Biosecurity on the farm will ensure food safety as we continue to battle COVID-19 STONEY CREEK, Ont. — As the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches in North America, a renewed emphasis is once again being put on shoring up biosecurity on farms and in processing facilities. There …
One Health is an important, and oft overlooked, concept STONEY CREEK, Ont. — There have been many lessons to learn throughout this COVID-19 pandemic. But perhaps one of the most important lessons, and one that is rarely talked about, is the importance of the concept of One Health — the …
While cities and towns continue to recover from COVID-19, a specific concern that remains intact are local farms and their workers. Individual farmers can take precautionary measures to make sure their farms are clean and safe places to work and to ensure the overall safety of our food supply …
STONEY CREEK, Ont. — As Ontario continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, one area of concern continues to be local farms, and the workers in the fields — particularly migrant workers. Outbreaks have been an ongoing issue across southwestern Ontario as the province tries to ramp up testing and …
With the world in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has perhaps never been as much attention paid to cleaning and disinfecting as now. People today are hyper-vigilant about hygiene in an effort to both protect themselves and their loved ones from being infected and to help curb the …
Biosecurity measures on the farm will keep food safe for consumers. The spread of COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on our way of life. Bars and restaurants are closed. There are no live sports, movies, concerts or other forms of entertainment. Attractions are shut down to discourage large gatherings …
