What is the key to minimizing the risk of exposure to diseases at livestock shows?

• Always remember to protect your self with good hand hygiene habits; wash your hands after handling animals and before you eat and drink.
• Consult your physician if you are concerned about exposure to diseases.
• If you become ill after exposure to animals inform your physician you have been around animals.
  

Who’s at risk?

• Livestock producers
• 4-H participants
• County fair volunteers
• Brand Inspectors
• Auction personnel
• Veterinarians & veterinary technicians 
• Emergency responder
• General public when visiting fairs

Those at greatest risk

• Children less than 5 years old.
• Elderly.
• Pregnant women.
• People undergoing radiation/Chemotherapy
   treatments for cancer.
• People who have received organ transplants.
• People with HIV/AIDS or immune suppression

Visit the Petting Zoo and educate children about animals and hygiene.

When you leave the petting zoo, always clean your feet and wash your hands,
especially before eating and drinking.