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FDA antimicrobial stewardship announces five-year plan
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) recently released its five-year antimicrobial stewardship plan for veterinary settings. This plan builds upon the important steps CVM has taken to eliminate production uses of medically important antimicrobials (i.e., antimicrobials important for treating human disease) and to bring all remaining therapeutic uses of these drugs under the oversight of licensed veterinarians. It also supports the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals and is driven by the concept that medically important antimicrobial drugs should only be used in animals when necessary for the treatment, control or prevention of specific diseases.
Learn about the CVM's antimicrobial efforts.
Rural mental health awareness and resources
Do you know someone who's going through a tough time or exhibiting signs of stress or depression? Please remember, there are resources available to assist anyone in a simple and confidential way!
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Minnesota Farm and Rural Helpline: 833-600-2670 extension 1
Free, confidential, 24/7. This call center is located in Minnesota. Calls are answered by trained staff and volunteers. If you or someone you know is struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, or suicidal thoughts — call. Sometimes it’s easier to talk to somebody you don’t know.
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Ted Matthews, Rural Mental Health Counselor: 320-266-2390
Ted works with farmers across the entire state. No cost; no paperwork. The service is available thanks to funds from the Minnesota Legislature. Center of Agriculture Mental Health Outreach Brochure Program (PDF)
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Mobile Crisis Teams
Available in every Minnesota county, counselors can respond quickly and provide in-person, short-term counseling or mental health services during a crisis or emergency. Calls are answered immediately 24 hrs/day. Responders travel in private vehicles and generally arrive within 2 hours.
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University of Minnesota “Dealing With Stress” Website
Insights, tips, and resources to help you identify, manage, and help others who are experiencing stress.
New Board of Animal Health member appointed
Governor Dayton recently appointed Erica Sawatzke to an open livestock producer position on the Minnesota Board of Animal Health.
Erica owns a sixth generation turkey breeder farm with her husband in Farwell, Minnesota. She previously worked for the Minnesota Turkey Grower's Association on their communications team.
Erica attended her first quarterly Board meeting on Wednesday, September 19. Her appointment was effective September 15, 2018 and will expire January 3, 2022.
Want to share your brand?
The Society for Range Management (SRM) is looking for
individuals who would like to submit their livestock brand to be included on a
Wild Rag designed and sold as a fundraiser for their youth
programs.
SRM is an organization that promotes
conservation and sustainable management of rangelands. Its annual convention is in Minneapolis this year and they hope to design this year’s
Wild Rag with brands from local cattlemen. If you or someone you know are interested, please email: gwoodmansee@ucdavis.edu.
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