Zoonotic diseases are animal diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Transmission can be by ingestion, inhalation, bites, scratches, contact with contaminated products, and vector-borne. There are over 200 zoonotic diseases that can possibly threaten your health and involve several different causative agents, such as bacteria, parasites, viruses, and others. I am only going to inform you of just a hand full that is caused by bacteria and contaminates cattle. Once the cattle on large commercial farms become infected it can be a challenge to get rid of and contain.
Wash hands before and after animal handling.
1. Do not eat or drink in the animal housing areas.
2. Wear coveralls, farm specific clothing or laboratory coats when handling animals.
3. Avoid handling sick animals or animals with lesions unless gloved.
4. Wear a mask if you are allergic to animal hair or dander or if feed or bedding dust is present.
5. If you are sick, DO NOT enter the agricultural animal facilities. You are more susceptible to other infective agents and you may transfer pathogens to the animals!
6. Routinely wear gloves when cleaning animal area.
7. Note progression of any illness. Report illnesses to your supervisor.
8. Inform physician of your animal related activities.
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