Raising Awareness of Dangers of Raw Milk
A study recently published in the journal Microbiome reports on reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance genes in retail raw milk.
Taking PSA Grower Training Online
On May 14 WIFSS held an online training course on the foundations of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), co-management, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop an effective on-farm food safety plan.
Livestock Have Pandemics Too
Historically, animal health officials in the western states responding to invasive foreign animal diseases (FAD) such as high-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and virulent Newcastle disease (vND) have reported that disease control efforts are significantly hampered by industry’s lack of preparation. Specifically, animal and poultry rearing and processing operations cannot support regulatory goals because they simply can’t quickly implement enhanced biosecurity plans and cooperate in monitoring and reporting programs.
WIFSS Remote Delivery Produce Safety Alliance Training for CA Specialty Crop Growers
WIFSS is set to offer one of the first remote deliveries of the official PSA Grower training course for specialty crop growers in California. The course is scheduled to be delivered on Thursday, May 14, 2020 via Zoom webinar, and will be co-taught by David Goldenberg of WIFSS, Michele Jay-Russell of WCFS, and Donna Clements of PSA.
Food Safety Reminders When Sheltering-in-Place
The safety and nourishment of our families is a top priority, making the COVID-19 outbreak an important time to review the recommended steps for food safety whether cooking at home or getting takeout.
2020 Student One Health Winter Conference
The NAU-UC Davis Education Conference on One Health for Food Safety and Security kicked off in the School of Veterinary Medicine’s Valley Hall on January 20.
40th Annual Eco Farm Conference | January 22-25, 2020 | Pacific Grove, CA
Sara Garcia and Heather Johnson of WIFSS managed a booth the 40th annual Eco Farm Conference at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove.
Congratulations Chris Brunner!!!
Chris Brunner who has been with the School of Veterinary Medicine since 1990 is retiring effective February 29, 2020.
CalOES State Training Partners (STP) meeting
Dr. Bennie Osburn, Heather Johnson, and David Goldenberg from @WIFSS attended the CalOES State Training Partners (STP) meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at the California’s Governor’s Office of Emergency Services in Mather, CA. The meeting was hosted by Jim Ayre and Adam Sutkus, both from CalOES. Alex Cabassa, the Assistant Director, Cal OES…
Free Online Training for FSMA Produce Safety Rule
Sign up today by visiting: https://www.wifss.ucdavis.edu/fsma2020/