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Showcase pig biosecurity by entering photo contestShowcase pig biosecurity by entering photo contest
Protection against African swine fever is at the core of the contest, which has a Feb. 14 deadline.
January 23, 2025
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PHOTO CONTEST: Budding photographers have until midnight Feb. 14 to submit photos of biosecurity best practices. didesign021/Getty Images
The African swine fever “I Protect Pigs" photo contest is back and now accepting entries.
Brought to you by USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, this contest promotes the importance of good biosecurity behaviors by encouraging the public to submit a photo of pig safety practices in action.
Prevention is the only cure for ASF, and pig owners can show off their best biosecurity behavior for a chance to win. Budding photographers have until midnight Feb. 14 to submit photos of biosecurity best practices. Winners will be featured on APHIS’ site and social media channels.
The key to a winning photo is capturing how to help protect farms and pigs from African swine fever. Here are a few picture-perfect ways to safeguard America’s swine:
limiting on-farm traffic
wearing clean clothes and shoes around pigs
washing on-farm equipment and vehicles
preventing contact with feral pigs
storing feed where wildlife can't get it
not eating people food near animals
Winners will be announced during the week of March 3, in celebration of National Pig Day on March 1. For more details about the contest and to enter, visit iprotectpigs.com.
Source: USDA APHIS
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