Biosecurity.docx

2.Biosecurity Diseases are devastating for the entire farming community that national regulations and plans are in place to prevent such issues.  Control points such as new additions to farm​, Feeds and water, Animal contact​, Wildlife and Health management procedures Hygiene Include signs directing...

2.Biosecurity Diseases are devastating for the entire farming community that national regulations and plans are in place to prevent such issues.  Control points such as new additions to farm​, Feeds and water, Animal contact​, Wildlife and Health management procedures Hygiene Include signs directing visitors to the farmhouse/office​, Reduce the number of visitors to your farm, clean & disinfectant materials for all visitors/workers​, avoid wearing dirty clothes and footwear off the farm this is important when visiting markets, shows, farms & other premises where there are livestock.  Buildings and equipment should be disinfected after use from livestock. equipment should be disposed of safely​. Bedding that is contamination through urine, feces, blood, should be disposed of away from livestock, humans, and watercourses.  When buying in stock diseases are the greatest risk. Ask for the date/result of the last TB test carried out. inspect animals, preferably on the farm of origin, before purchase where possible.​ Isolate incoming animals from the main herd or flock for an appropriate period.  New animals should be isolated and kept separate from herd for 20 days until it is sure they have no diseases. If they show signs of illness check all other animals. Newborn animals are very prone to diseases having good hygiene will prevent this.  Slurry carries many infectious diseases Spread on land rather than grass for silage making or stock grazing​. If this is not possible, allow a 60-day gap between spreading and access by livestock. Avoid using hired/shared spreaders if possible​. If sharing is unavoidable ensure spreaders are thoroughly cleansed before coming on your farm.  All live stock must be registered and identified in accordance with law.