Farm Information
Farm/Farmer Name:
{Farm/Farmer Name::611}Farm Address:
{Farm Address::612}Farmer Phone:
{Farmer Phone::614}Veterinarian Name:
{Veterinarian Name::616}Veterinarian Phone:
{Veterinarian Phone::615}Animals on the Farm:
☑ Beef
☐ Beef
☑ Dairy
☐ Dairy
☑ Swine
☐ Swine
☑ Sheep
☐ Sheep
☑ Goats
☐ Goats
☑ Poultry
☐ Poultry
Other animals:
{Other::684}Farm Biosecurity Plan
Farm Access
• Gates, fencing, or other barriers are present at farm entry points.
• Signs are posted at farm entry points with biosecurity information.
• Only essential people and vehicles are allowed on the farm.
• Movement of animals, vehicles, and people on and off the farm is recorded in a logbook (paper or electronic).
• There is a parking area for vehicles located away from animal areas.
Animal Health and Disease Monitoring
• All animals on the farm have a clean and dry place to rest.
• All caretakers follow good animal handling practices.
• Animals are checked daily for signs of disease.
• Animal health issues are recorded in a logbook (paper or electronic).
• The farm veterinarian is contacted if animals die unexpectedly.
• Sick animals are isolated away from the main herd/flock.
• During chores, young, healthy animals are worked with first, then older animals, and then sick animals last.
• Animals are fed based on age, growth, and health needs.
• There is a vaccination program for all animals on the farm.
• There is a parasite prevention program for all animals on the farm.
• Medicines that must be kept cold are stored in a refrigerator.
• Refrigerator temperature is checked regularly and maintained at 36 to 46°F.
Vehicles and Equipment
• Vehicles, machinery, and equipment are not shared between farms.
• Shared vehicles, machinery, and equipment are cleaned and disinfected before being used on the farm.
• Vehicles and equipment that have been off the farm stay outside of animal areas.
• Farm traffic is routed away from animals, barns, and manure when possible.
Cleaning and Disinfection
• Equipment and animal areas are washed with a cleaning solution to remove manure, dirt, and bedding before disinfection.
• Disinfectants are mixed, applied, and stored according to the product label.
• Disinfectants are allowed to “sit” and work for the contact time recommended on the label.
• All people preparing or applying disinfectants wear recommended personal protective equipment.
• Disinfectant runoff does not enter the environment or animal areas.
Personnel
• Only essential personnel work directly with animals.
• There is either a sink with running water and soap for handwashing on the farm or people handling animals wear gloves.
• People working with animals are required to wear clean boots or shoe covers.
• People working with animals are required to wear clean clothing or coveralls.
• Human food is prohibited in animal areas.
• People who have recently traveled internationally are prohibited from visiting the farm.
Animals
• Animals have individual or herd/flock identification devices like ear tags or microchips (approved types may vary by species).
• Movements of animals and animal products on and off the farm are recorded in a logbook (paper or electronic).
• Animals are purchased only from known sources with strict biosecurity programs.
• Only pasteurized colostrum is used on the farm.
• New and returning animals are kept separate from the home herd/flock for 21 to 30 days.
• Animals are tested for common diseases while in quarantine.
• Separate feed and water equipment is used for new and returning animals (not shared with the home herd/flock).
Carcass Disposal
• Carcasses are disposed of in a way that keeps out wildlife, pets, rodents, and other scavengers.
• Carcass disposal methods used on the farm include:
☑ Burial
☐ Burial
☑ Burning
☐ Burning
☑ Composting
☐ Composting
☑ Landfill
☐ Landfill
☑ Rendering
☐ Rendering
☑ Other
☐ Other
• Vehicles that haul dead animals, including rendering trucks, are not allowed to enter the farm.
• Equipment used to move dead animals is disinfected after use.
Manure, Litter, and Bedding
• Manure, soiled bedding, and/or litter are regularly removed from animal areas.
• Young animals are separated from older animals, so they do not come into contact with manure or soiled bedding from older animals.
• Bedding is used/purchased only from trustworthy sources with a quality control program.
Wildlife, Rodents, and Other Animals
• A rodent control program is in place on the farm.
• A professional company is used to trap rodents and place and monitor rodent baits.
• A person on the farm is responsible for trapping rodents and placing and monitoring rodent baits.
• Trash is removed from the farm regularly.
• Measures to prevent rodent and bird nesting are in place.
• Roaming dogs and cats are prevented from entering animal areas.
Feed and Water
• Animals have access to fresh, clean water throughout the day.
• Feed is purchased only from reputable sources with a quality control program.
• Feed is mixed and stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
• Feeders and the areas around them are cleaned regularly.
• Feed spills are cleaned up immediately.
• Separate equipment is used to handle feed and manure.
• Equipment used to handle manure is cleaned and disinfected before being used to feed animals.
