Create accountLogin

Recent searches

No recent searches

Search options

Only available when logged in.
veganism.social is one of the many independent Mastodon servers you can use to participate in the fediverse.
Veganism Social is a welcoming space on the internet for vegans to connect and engage with the broader decentralized social media community.

Administered by:

Server stats:

279
active users

veganism.social: AboutStatusProfiles directoryPrivacy policy

Mastodon: AboutGet the appKeyboard shortcutsView source codev4.4.0-alpha.5

#Biosecurity

0 posts0 participants0 posts today
Public
ABC Feeds

Calls for vehicle checks as invasive ants found near K'gari
By James Taylor

Yellow crazy ants are one of the world's worst invasive species and they are spreading on the doorstep to K'gari, prompting calls for biosecurity improvements.

abc.net.au/news/2025-05-09/yel

ABC News · Yellow crazy ants spread on Fraser Coast as experts issue dire warning for K'gariBy James Taylor
#Pests#Biosecurity#EnvironmentalManagement
Replied in thread
Public
Alex@rtnVFRmedia Suffolk UK

@maggiejk at least in part more likely lack of resources for #biosecurity and testing - although it seems they were eating raw/undercooked meat which is always going to be a risk. Even so, anthrax is still rare and folk eat beef all the time across ESEA (East and SE Asia) - Malaysia is stepping up biosecurity controls even though the part of Thailand this occured in is far away from the border..

malaymail.com/news/world/2025/

Malay Mail · Thailand reports first anthrax death in decades, over 600 potentially exposed to contaminated meatBy Malay Mail
Public
Bob LeFridge :tinoflag:

A friend of a friend in Cromwell has hosted an MPI fruit fly trap for 16 years without catching anything. Recently the trap captured its first fruit fly (a male), but we've yet to see an announcement from MPI.

Strange that.

Even worse, the MPI person who collected the trap said they've lost funding & will no longer be maintaining the traps, starting later this year.

What a dumb move. The Luxon government seems determined to save money in all the wrong places.

#BioSecurity#MPI#FruitFly
Public *
BellingenNSW

A burden to native wildlife

Sarcoptic mange is a parasitic skin disease affecting many Australian wildlife species. The burrowing mite creates tunnels under the skin affecting many Australian wildlife animals. "The mite is invasive to Australia and was likely introduced by European settlers and their domestic animals around 200 years ago.”
>>
wildlifehealthaustralia.com.au

"The origins of sarcoptic mange in Australian native animals are poorly understood, with the most consistent conclusion being that mange was introduced by settlers and their dogs and subsequently becoming a major burden to native wildlife."
>>
parasitesandvectors.biomedcent
Fraser T, Charleston M et al. (2016) The emergence of sarcoptic mange in Australian wildlife: A long- standing and unresolved debate. Parasites and Vectors, 9: 316
#wildlife #conservation #parasites #Sarcoptidae #mange #koalas #wombats #bandicoots #possums #roaming #pets #dogs #SettlerSociety #Biosecurity #InvasiveSpecies

Koala habitat and roaming introduced canines
Public
DoomsdaysCW

So, I signed up for "alerts" from the #MaineDepartmentOfAgriculture, and they sent me an update about #BirdFlu here in #Maine. Oh boy... It's here.

SITUATIONAL REPORT: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza [#HPAI]

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Prepared by: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Current Situation: The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (#DACF), and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (#MDIFW) are urging agricultural stakeholders to take precautions following recent confirmations of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in multiple wild birds in York and Cumberland Counties. While no cases have been detected in domestic flocks since March 2024, the virus remains in the environment."

Recent HPAI Activity

- MDIFW confirmed HPAI in multiple #WildBirds, including Canada geese, red-tailed hawks, and a great horned owl.
- Cases have been reported in Kennebunk, Kittery, Ogunquit, South Berwick, South Portland, and York.
- Four New England states have reported recent HPAI cases in domesticated #poultry.
- Officials have raised the risk level and strongly encourage #flock owners to implement strict #biosecurity measures.
- While HPAI has the ability to infect people and cows, there are no known infected persons or dairy herds in Maine and New England.

Biosecurity and Flock Protection Measures

To minimize the risk of HPAI transmission, all commercial and backyard poultry owners are urged to:

- Keep birds indoors or in enclosed outdoor spaces to limit contact with wild birds.
- Maintain strict biosecurity, including sanitizing equipment, wearing clean clothing, and washing hands before and after handling birds.
- Avoid equipment sharing and disinfect tools between uses.
- Provide clean drinking water from municipal or well sources—avoid surface water that may be contaminated.
- Store feed securely to prevent access by wild birds and #rodents.
- Minimize farm visits and avoid areas where birds congregate.
- Monitor flocks for signs of illness and report any unusual cases.

Signs of HPAI in Birds

- Sudden death without prior symptoms
- Decreased energy and appetite
- Drop in egg production or misshapen eggs
- Swelling and discoloration of head, comb, wattles, and legs
- Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing, or diarrhea
- Neurological symptoms such as incoordination

Reporting Sick or Dead Birds

- Dead or sick wild birds should be reported to MDIFW at (207) 287-8000 or via the online wildlife disease reporting form.
- Three or more dead birds in a localized area are of particular concern for statewide surveillance efforts.
- If you handle dead birds, use gloves and masks, dispose of birds properly, and wash hands immediately afterward.
- Sick or dead domestic poultry should be reported to USDA, 866-536-7593.

Public Health and Food Safety Considerations

"The human health risk from HPAI remains low, but precautions should be taken:

- Avoid contact with sick or dead birds and use personal protective equipment (PPE) if exposure is necessary.
- Cook poultry, eggs, and beef to safe internal temperatures to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
- Choose pasteurized milk and dairy products for added safety.
- Monitor for respiratory symptoms if exposed to potentially infected birds or environments.

Source:
content.govdelivery.com/accoun
#HPAINews #AvianInfluenza #NewEngland #BirdFlu

Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and ForestryHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza SITUATIONAL REPORT – February 11, 2025
Public
John Holmes

Victorian chicken farm in quarantine after highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detected
Testing by the CSIRO has confirmed it is the high pathogenicity H7N8 strain of avian influenza, but the source of the infection is unknown.
#biosecurity
abc.net.au/news/2025-02-09/bir

ABC News · Victorian chicken farm in quarantine after highly pathogenic strain of bird flu detectedBy Ashlee Aldridge
Public
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻‍💻🧬

Live #virus samples lost in major #Queensland lab breach
Nearly 100 live samples of the deadly #Hendra virus have been lost in a #biosecurity bungle at a state-run Queensland lab. It was revealed 323 virus samples went missing from #VirologyLaboratory in 2021 in a "major breach" of biosecurity protocol.
The material, which included samples of Hendra virus, #lyssavirus and #hantavirus, appears to have gone missing after a freezer storing the samples broke down.
abc.net.au/news/2024-12-09/que

ABC News · Investigation launched into Queensland lab breach, with vials of Hendra virus, lyssavirus and hantavirus missingBy Molly Slattery
VegansExploreLive feeds
About