Resources and References
Resources
Handouts included with this chapter
- Animal Health Conversation Starters
- Disaster and Emergency Planning for Small Farms and Ranches: The Basics
- Step 1: Movement Risks and Disease Prevention
- Step 2: Disease Prevention Self-assessment Checklist
- Step 3: Disease Prevention Plan Template
- Frequently Asked Questions on Reportable Animal Diseases for Organic/Alternative Livestock Producers
- What does a Reportable Disease or Foreign Animal Disease Look Like? Infographic
Websites
- Code of Federal Regulations: National Organic Program
- NOP Handbook for Certifying Agents and Operations
- Practical guide to working with organic farms
- Understanding and Implementing the NOP Pasture Rule [PDF]
- USDA Guide for Organic Producers [PDF]
Livestock stress
- Low-Stress Cattle Handling Presentation. Temple Grandin
- Low-Stress Cattle Handling, 2018 Canadian Center for Health & Safety in Agriculture
- Livestock Behavior, Design of Facilities & Humane Slaughter, Temple Grandin
- Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance for Low-Stress Handling of Cattle, Sheep & Pigs, The Natural Farmer
Cattle Movement and Flight Zones
- Understanding Flight Zone and Point of Balance for Low Stress Handling of Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs
- Video Collection
- Temple Grandin—General Cattle Handling (Lecture/Video)
- Understanding the Flight Zone—National Dairy FARM Zone Video
- Flight Zone and Point of Balance
- How to Move a Cow Using Correct Body Language
Cleaning and disinfection resources
- National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances
- USDA: Organic Regulations for C&D
- USDA-Organic: The Use of Chlorine Materials in Organic Production and Handling [PDF]
- Cleaning and Disinfecting in Organic Poultry Production
- CFSPH Cleaning and Disinfection Resources
- HFHA: Cleaning and Disinfection Tips
- Biosecurity for Organic Livestock Producers
- NDSU: Chlorine Bleach Safety
- Clorox: How to Make Disinfecting Solution with Bleach
- Health: Why You Should Not Mix Bleach and Vinegar for Cleaning
- NSF: Reliable Scientific Tips for Cleaning with Vinegar
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