This toolkit provides language, graphics and other marketing resources to help you share UGA Extension resources on animal disease outbreaks.
Key messaging
Georgia’s animal industries face numerous challenges from pests and diseases. Issues like avian influenza, coccidiosis and mastitis are just a few of the obstacles producers encounter. The UGA Extension website provides publications and resources to help farmers and ranchers across the state effectively manage and prevent these animal health concerns. This social media kit will focus on disease, pest and parasite outbreaks in honeybees, aquatic animals, poultry and cattle.
Helpful resources are linked below: Does heat stress increase the severity of mastitis in lactating dairy cows?, UGA Extension Animal Diseases and Parasites [landing page], Prevalent Viruses in Georgia [external], Animal and Honey Bee Pest Control, External Parasite Control in Aquatic Environments, Poultry Biosecurity, Help prevent avian influenza in Georgia, Avian influenza social media toolkit, Beef Management Calendar and Vaccine Handling: Producer Tips for Chuteside Success
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Use the hashtag: #UGAExtension #AnimalDisease
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Tag UGA Extension in your posts: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Honeybees
Beekeepers: Prevent hive diseases before they spread. We’ve got you covered with ventilation tips and information on maintaining hygienic bee stock. 🐝 Learn more about keeping a healthy hive at: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB48-03
Keep your bee colony strong. 🐝 Learn how to tackle common threats like varroa mites, nosema and foulbrood. Visit the link in bio to read expert tips on maintaining a healthy hive.
Healthy bees = thriving hives. Don’t let pests take over your operation. Fight back with smart strategies for Varroa mites and foulbrood using tips from our experts: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?
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Stop hive diseases before they spread! Learn how to maintain a healthy hive at:https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB48-03 🐝
Aquatic Animals
Understanding how to manage fish parasites and diseases is crucial for healthy ecosystems and fish populations. Learn the best practices for treatment and prevention: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB48-04.
For your aquaculture operation to succeed, you need to treat diseases effectively and early to ensure healthy aquatic systems and safe fish harvests. We’ve got practical strategies and expert tips at the link in bio.
Protect your pond ecosystem! Managing diseases in aquatic animals is a key step in preserving biodiversity and promoting sustainability. Discover science-backed solutions for disease management: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB48-04.
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Parasites and bacterial infections can take a huge toll on aquatic populations. Learn how to keep your water clean and your fish thriving: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=SB48-04.
Poultry
Managing poultry diseases is essential for keeping your birds strong and productive. Discover tips for prevention and treatment: https://site.extension.uga.edu/poultrytips/category/biosecurity/.
Biosecurity can save your poultry. 🐓 Keeping wild birds away, limiting visitors and disinfecting your gear are simple steps to help protect your flock from diseases. Prevention is key to keeping Georgia poultry safe. Learn more at the link in bio.
Biosecurity has become a bit of a buzzword — but it’s still the best way to prevent the spread of poultry diseases. Learn how to protect your birds with research-backed information you can trust with advice from our experts: https://site.extension.uga.edu/poultrytips/category/biosecurity/.
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Protect your flock! Early detection of poultry diseases can make all the difference. Learn how to spot signs of illness:https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/animal-production/poultry-eggs/avian-flu.html.
Cattle
Implementing biosecurity measures can drastically reduce the risk of cattle diseases. See how you can start today at https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1161.
Don’t wait. Act on warning signs immediately if you notice unusual behavior or health changes in your cattle. These could be early signs of parasites or disease. Learn how to catch them early at the link in bio.
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Cattle diseases don’t wait — neither should your prevention measures. Learn more about how to keep a healthy herd: https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=B1161.
Digital Assets
Resources
Before posting on social media, be sure to review our social media guidelines and ensure your posts are compliant with the most recent accessibility standards using our digital accessibility handbook. Ask yourself these key questions before posting:
- Do my graphics have enough contrast to be readable? If not, check out the “using color” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- Have I included alt text alongside all of my images? If not, check out the “alternative text” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- Does my video have captions? If not, check out the “video and audio” section of our digital accessibility handbook.
- When sharing on Instagram, are my links interactive? If not, include the URL in your profile bio as opposed to the post caption.
Questions
Please contact Jo McLaughlin at jo.mclaughlin@uga.edu with any questions.