Biosecurity for Swine, Sheep & Goats
The goal of a biosecurity program is to keep out new pathogens and to minimize the impact of endemic pathogens. Farm security can be defined as the planning and implementation of a program to minimize various types of risk that can have detrimental effects on a farm operation with swine, sheep and goats. Risk factors for security of a farm and biosecurity on the farm are unique to that farm. Therefore, each biosecurity plan should be farm specific.
Quick Tips
Bring in only clean breeding stock verified by a swine, sheep or goat veterinarian
Do not add new animals to the farm without a quarantine period (30 to 60 days)
Do not allow animals to return from fairs, shows, or exhibitions
Do not allow other domestic or wild animals to have contact with the pigs, sheep or goats, feed stuffs or water sources
Prevent disease transfer via animal transportation, human contact, other vehicular traffic, or equipment used with more than one animal or used at other locations such as a buying station, slaughter plant, or off-site farm
Implement a manure disposal and waste management plan
Employ veterinary services to help implement herd health programs
Quick Farm Security Tips
Develop or update a risk management plan and share it with employees, family, and local law enforcement
Identify areas or activities where threats might occurs and increase security in those areas
Train all people involved with the livestock operation to recognize and report clinical signs of foreign animal diseases
Limit farm entry to one gated road. Keep the gate locked when not in use
Have only one (clearly marked) entryway for use by visitors
Designate a specific area for visitor parking, and post signs to inform all visitors of the rules
Maintain a record of non-service visitor names
Develop a system that easily identifies visitors
Screen prospective employees and consult your veterinarian for more useful tips.
Get to know your neighbors
Immediately report any unusual or suspicious persons, vehicles, or activity to local enforcement
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