Biosecurity Flashcards
What is the purpose of biosecurity?
To prevent the introduction of disease organisms to a susceptible herd or flock of animals
Why is biosecurity important? (3)
Hint: To protect…
To protect…
1. Animal health
2. Owner investment
3. Our food supply & human health
Name three examples of diseases that can be spread/transmitted by humans clothes & equipment:
- Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease)
- Avian Influenza
- Transmissible Encephalopathies (Mad cow or BSE/CWD)
Routes of disease transmission:
1. Direct:
2. Fomites:
3. Aerosol:
4. Oral/Ingestion:
- Biting, nose-to-nose, open wounds, reproductive
- Inanimate objects - Equipment, clothing, boots, vehicles, trailers
- Inhalation of droplets with disease agent
- Contaminated feed or water, licking/chewing on contaminated object
When parking, you should take the spot in the ___ area. Or, ___ spot available.
- Designated area
- Cleanest spot
Minimum biosecurity levels when working inside (4)
- Have animals moved away from the work site
- Have organic matter removed from worksite
- Wear protective footwear
- Wear disposable or cloth coveralls
When working outside, minimum biosecurity precautions (3)
- Wear protective footwear
- Disinfecting rubber boots
- Follow proper cleaning and disinfection procedures
T/F: Don’t act randomly or without a plan when working
True
You should ____ gloves between patients or animal groups if ____ ____ suspected
- Change
- Infectious disease
T/F: Work from oldest to youngest animals during a farm call
False! Youngest to oldest
T/F: Work from healthy to sick on farm call or between farms
True!
What to do when equipment becomes contaminated (4)
- Clean and disinfect prior to returning to vehicle
- Remove coveralls/boots prior to getting into vehicle & bag for cleaning
- Possibly wash car
- Fresh coveralls for next farm
Biosecurity relies on… (3)
- Protective wear
- Sanitation
- Disinfection
