All animals including pets, livestock and humans are hosts to various micro-organisms some of which may cause disease. Producers can manage germs and minimize their introduction into the food chain and environment by using good care and sound manure management practices. However, there are no animal production systems that can guarantee zero risk to both the environment and the public. Animal germs that are a natural occurrence that tends to stay within livestock populations. Most of the germs carried by animals are harmless to people. To minimize the transfer of pathogens from animals to people, proper food handling, sound manure management practices and good personal hygiene should be followed and observed.