Jeff Bender, DVM, MS DACVPM

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Dr. Bender is a professor in both Veterinary Public Health and the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. He is also a Hospital Epidemiologist with the Veterinary Medical Center at the U of MN and the Co-Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center. Dr. Bender’s research interests include zoonoses and emerging diseases, food safety, antimicrobial resistance, infectious disease surveillance, and infection prevention and control.

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Don’t Get Stuck! Preventing Needle Stick Injuries in Agricultural Settings

Needlestick injuries in agriculture are common although not as recognized as those in human clinical settings. Farmers, ranchers, veterinarians, and on-site workers are susceptible to needlesticks on the job. These injuries can be serious and may require medical attention. At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to: Be aware of the typeRead More

What Ag Producers Need to Know About COVID-19

Summary Coronavirus has gained attention worldwide as an emerging infectious disease. This webinar is intended to share evidence-based information about COVID19 and to help agricultural producers identify strategies for responding on their farm. Intended Audience Agricultural producers, ranchers, farmers, farmworkers, veterinarians, Extension personnel, rural health care providers, and others who work in agriculture. Objectives AtRead More

Webinar: Avoiding “Sticking” Situations in Agriculture: A Discussion on Sharps Safety

Summary: We will review needlestick injuries in animal agriculture. This includes type of injuries and associated costs. This includes a review of veterinary medicines associated with needlesticks and best practices to reduce needlestick injuries in an agricultural context. Objectives: At the end of this webinar participants will be able to: Highlight potential risks associated withRead More