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Following a number reports of plague in the western United States last year,"Plague in the Western United States—Summer 2006" (PDF: 2pp, 92KB) provides information on how plague is transmitted and how to protect your family.

The following article on biosecurity appeared in the May 2006 Western Dairy Business magazine.
"Guarding Against the 'Trojan Horse:' Practical Biosecurity Measures for Dairy Farms" (PDF: 3pp, 116KB).

From the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense:

Zoonotic Vector-borne Diseases and Natural Disasters (PDF 3pp 76KB)

Pet-Associated Zoonotic Diseases and Natural Disasters (PDF 3pp 72KB)

Protection from Waterborne Zoonotic Diseases (PDF 4pp 92KB)

Protection from Zoonotic Waterborne Diseases (PDF: 3pp, 332 KB), compiled by the National Center for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Defense

Disasters that involve flooding are well-known sources of disease and are of great concern to public health officials. In addition to the commonly recognized waterborne diseases of typhoid, cholera and dysentery, a large host of infectious zoonotic organisms (those that can pass from animals to humans) may be encountered in flood-contaminated waters. Human disease has resulted from different kinds of water exposure: by drinking it, inhaling splashes or mists, having contaminated water enter through a wound, or having it splashed into the eyes, nose or mouth. However, the most common risk is from drinking contaminated water.

The information includes a list of some of the disease-causing zoonotic organisms that have been reported or known to cause infection in people after exposure to contaminated water or food, and how to disinfect water for drinking, cooking, making any prepared drink, or brushing the teeth.

Q Fever or Farmers' "Flu" (PDF: 3pp, 44KB)

The dairy veterinarian's role in emergency preparedness on the farm (PDF: 2pp, 88KB)

The DANR Guide to Disaster Preparedness Provides information about how to develop successful strategies for livestock and pet safety, evacuation and care during emergencies.