Episode 18: Indiana 4-H and the Indiana State Board of Animal Health

<p>In the March 2022 4-H Clover Call Podcast, Rebecca Wilkins, 4-H Educator from Harrison County, talks with a panel of experts for the health and well being of animals. Panelists include:</p> <ul> <li>Dr. Melissa Justice, Field Veterinarian for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health</li> <li>Denise Derrer Spears, Public Information Director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health</li> <li>Courtney Stierwalt, 4-H Animal Science Extension Specialist, Purdue University</li> </ul> <p>The panelists discuss the relationship between BOAH and the Indiana 4-H Youth Development Program; the Premises ID system; traceability and the 4-H Animal ID system; steps taken during a disease outbreak; effects of an outbreak on the exhibition of animals; the role that 4-H members have to take biosecurity precautions; Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease; methods to keep updated with BOAH; and tips on careers in the field of animal science.</p> <p>For more information, please visit the BOAH website, <a href="https://www.in.gov/boah/">https://www.in.gov/boah/</a>, or e-mail, <a href="mailto:animalhealth@boah.in.gov">animalhealth@boah.in.gov</a>.</p>