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Biosecurity 


Written protocols should be in place and reviewed annually with your veterinarian and employees to ensure that certain procedures are carried out appropriately. ​

Goals:

To prevent the introduction/spread of pathogens and disease on and from this farm.                       

How to assess:

Review the biosecurity protocol to confirm that the following information is included and that appropriate criteria are being met: ​

​Dairy Well
  • Herd health plan  (vaccine schedule, parasite prevention, hoof health, udder health, sick cow monitoring) must be in place with the Veterinarian of Record (VOR)
  • Biosecurity signs must be prominently displayed
  • Feeding equipment must be disinfected after other uses or only used for feeding to prevent cross-contamination
  • All livestock must have permanent IDs
  • ​Health records must be kept for all ages and health events
  • The VOR and emergency contact information must be easily accessible
  • SOP must be signed by the VOR
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Templates are provided as a guideline; farms may write their own as long as minimum content is met.

National Dairy FARM Program​
  • A herd health plan written in consultation with the veterinarian of record (VOR)
  • All cattle must have permanent IDs
  • Adequate ventilation is in place to reduce odors, dust, and/or noxious gases
  • Permanent, easily accessible drug treatment records that denote how all drugs were used and disposed
  • All withdrawal times for milk and meat are followed

Validus
  • ​Drug treatment records must be current and accessible to employees
  • ​All cattle must have permanent IDs
  • Cross-contamination must be minimized (from feed to manure, manure to feed); use of different equipment recommended
  • Signs should be posted throughout the facility to control visitor entry
  • Needle tracking:
    • Appropriate use and disposal
    • Protocol for actions if needle breaks off into animal

There is no practice protocol for biosecurity.
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