Farm Animal Display Resources
Many resources relating to farm animal displays are available on the Internet. Following is a list of Web sites, most of which are featured in the July 2005 issue of Market Connection, which has a special focus on farm animal displays.
Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease and Injury Associated with Animals in Public Settings
Centers for Disease Control
Hand Washing for Kids
FDA’s The Bad Bug Book (aka Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook)
Clean Hands Coalition
KidsHealth: Why is Handwashing so Important?
National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety
Petting Farms & Zoos
Virginia Farm Bureau news article on cleanliness
Petting Zoo and Animal Farm Exhibit Safety Tips
Kids and Petting Zoos: Simple Steps Can Prevent Infections at Petting Zoos
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department –Petting Zoo Guidelines
Tacoma/Pierce County Health Department—Animal Safety
Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Disease Transmission From Animals to Humans at Petting Zoos, Fairs and Other Animal Exhibits
How a NAFDMA member is addressing safety
Good Agricultural Practices Program
GAP: My Farm Assessment
GAP: Petting Zoos and Farm Animals Action Plan
Field Trips to the Petting Farm
How to Run a Farm Tour
