Health Quote of the Day #2

"The farm/unit location is likely the single most important risk factor for new disease introduction. Although there is evidence that some bacteria and viruses move by airborne route, the actual range of spread by infectious particles or perhaps aerial vectors is unknown."

Author: Alejandro Ramirez, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM and Co Author: Pam Zaabel, DVM

Document: Swine Biological Risk Management

Date: March 2012

Funded by: The National Pork Board

Institution: Center for Food Security and Public Health – Iowa State University