Dairy Industry Conference Call and PA Cattle Import Requirements

Thanks to those of you who joined us for the Dairy Industry Conference Call today. Dr. Erin Luley, Executive Director of the Animal Health and Diagnostic Services for the PA Dept. of Agriculture, Kyle

Van Why (USDA Wildlife Disease Biologist), and Dr. Hayley Springer (Penn State Extension) provided updates on the rapidly evolving HPAI health situation affecting dairy cattle and Pennsylvania’s response — including the PA cattle interstate and international quarantine order guidelines. View key takeaways and resources shared.

If you missed it, the recording is now available:

• Click here to access the recording.

Note: The USDA has confirmed that there is no threat to human health and milk. Dairy products remain safe to consume.

Weekly Calls Scheduled: The Center for Dairy Excellence will be hosting weekly conference calls on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. EDT to share regular updates on this evolving situation. Learn more about the calls and add them to your calendar.

Biosecurity Kits Available: The Center and Penn State are offering everyday biosecurity resource kits for producers. Penn State is also offering a series of open houses and a webinar to help walk producers through completing their biosecurity plan.

For these upcoming industry calls, consider signing up for text alert reminders. We’ll text you a reminder the morning of the conference call and include the dial-in details. Text “Sign up” to 717-585-0766. To receive email reminders, click here to sign up.