July 27, 2020 | Volume 122

Upcoming Events No upcoming events.  Email ahahn@wiid.org to submit your event. WLIC Trivia How many feathers does the average turkey grow See answer below! WI-Origin Tags Available! Visit WLIC online to view the tag variations available to fit your production needs. WLIC ONLINE STORE Pork Checkoff Funds New African Swine Research in Vietnam Last week, the National Pork Board approved three projects on African swine fever (ASF) for a total of $362,555. The research will take place in Vietnam, which continues to battle the virus in many locations.  The Swine Health Information Center (SHIC) has already been heavily involved in collaborating with the USDA on helping the Asian country try to solve its ASF issues while gleaning keen insights into how to improve U.S. preparedness. This move by the National Pork Board was taken after SHIC received numerous excellent responses to its request for research proposals that went beyond its funding capability. READ MORE

In the News

Youth Sought to Showcase Their 'Livestock Lessons' Livestock Lessons 2020 is a new animal science experience for Wisconsin youth. Giving a Livestock Lesson is an opportunity for you to share your learning with others and to teach others about animal sciences. The potential topics for your lessons are endless! No matter what topic you choose, remember that the most impactful presentations are both accurate and engaging. READ MORE

Don't Forget About Foreign Animal Diseases COVID-19 is top-of-mind throughout the world, and for good reason, but other foreign and zoonotic diseases can’t be overlooked. In fact, they can strike when least expected. Viruses like Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) or African swine fever would have a devastating impact on U.S. agriculture if they were to infect U.S. livestock herds.  READ MORE

AFB Foundation Makes Ag Education More Accessible New resources and $17,000 in grants from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture provide educators and parents with tools that can be adapted to traditional, virtual and home classrooms to help students this fall continue to learn about how their food is grown. READ MORE

Trivia Answer The average turkey grows 3,500 feathers.

Covid-19 Resources

Recently, Covid-19 has interrupted our daily lives. In this time of uncertainty, it is important to know what resources are available.   Please utilize the links with information from the CDC on how to protect yourself and what to do if you become sick.   Information from the USDA is also linked below with answers to frequently asked questions regarding agriculture and Covid-19.

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