From The Rural Monitor May 17, 2017 by Jenn Lukens
Part parasite and part predator, the tick has become one of the nation's most harmful bugs. Overgrown, humid areas are prime real estate for these critters, making rural America more susceptible to their growing numbers and the diseases they carry.
Take a look at the new webpage of resources designed to help people minimize the chance of illness associated with animals in public settings such as petting zoos and fairs! Preventing Illness Associated with Animal Contact shows tips, downloadable posters, data, and resources that anyone can use. These resources have been made available through the South Dakota Department of Health.
We have made the decision topostponethe One Health meeting scheduled for March 13 in Sioux Falls. Besides some of the feelings surrounding public gatherings in the current COVID-19 environment, our partners at the SD Department of Health are focusing their efforts on the response.