To prevent or respond to threats to the U.S. food supply, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the National Pork Board have issued the following tips:
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Report any unusual situation to your veterinarian or state or federal animal health official.
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Stay alert and aware of suspicious activities near food or agricultural operations and report any such activities to authorities.
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Update emergency telephone numbers.
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Consider inspecting all vehicles entering your farm and escorting all visitors.
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Boost surveillance around your farm and restrict public events such as tours and lectures.
Find out more at www.usda.gov/homelandsecurity/homeland.html. For biosecurity and security guides from the National Pork Board, log on to www.porkboard.org or call 800-456-7675.
