As Pennsylvania’s top industry, farms play a critical role in putting healthy foods and drinks on our tables and maintaining the health of our economy. Anything that could affect farms has the potential to hurt us all.
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is primarily transmitted by birds to animals. It will spread on farms by people carrying dust, dander, and droppings from infected birds on their clothing, gloves, shoes, vehicle tires, and animal trailers.
To minimize the spread and control the rapidly changing health situation, biosecurity kits are available with resources to enhance biosecurity on all farms. Each kit includes National FARM’s Everyday Biosecurity Plan, signage, training posters, and a visitor sign-in sheet. You can request a kit by calling 717-346-0849.