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biosecurity resources

premises Identification

CREATING A PREMISES MAP

This video will describe how producers can create a premises map for their operation.

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PREMISES IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

Learn why producers should get a national premises identification number (PIN) and how it will be used in a disease outbreak.

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Biosecurity Templates

BQA DAILY BIOSECURITY PLAN FOR DISEASE PREVENTION

Biosecurity is integral to the everyday health and sustainability of a cattle operation. This template helps cattle producers create a customizable daily biosecurity plan for their operation. The template is available digitally as a fillable PDF or can be printed out for handwritten plans. Created in partnership with the Secure Beef Supply Plan.

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SBS ENHANCED BIOSECURITY PLAN FOR FMD

Implementing enhanced biosecurity plans will help prevent exposing cattle to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) during an outbreak. The Secure Beef Supply (SBS) Plan for Continuity of Business provides opportunities to voluntarily prepare before an outbreak. Click to go to the SBS website for more resources on FMD and how to write an operation-specific, enhanced biosecurity plan.

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EXAMPLE DAILY BIOSECURITY PLAN - GARCIA RANCH

Example daily biosecurity plan for cattle producers to follow when filling out their own biosecurity plans for daily operations.

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GROUP TRAINING FORM

Use this fillable form to document group training sessions pertaining to animal care and biosecurity topics.

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ANIMAL MOVEMENT LOG

Tracking animal movement information will be important during a disease outbreak. Use this log to record inbound and outbound animal details.

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VEHICLE/EQUIPMENT ENTRY AND DELIVERY LOG

In disease outbreaks, all vehicles, equipment or deliveries that cross the Line of Separation at the premises must clean and disinfect prior to entry. Tracking movements in this log is important during disease outbreaks.

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PEOPLE ENTRY LOG

Tracking people movement information will be important during a disease outbreak. Use this log to record inbound and outbound people details.

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INPUTS/OUTPUTS TO THE OPERATION & CONTINGENCY PLANNING

Items moving on and off the cattle operation are essential for business. They can also spread disease unless biosecurity steps are in place. This worksheet can help you create your labeled premises map in your biosecurity plan.

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