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Core Biosecurity Training

Core Biosecurity Training. Lyndon Kelley, District Groundwater Agent. Disease Threats to Livestock. Recent disease outbreaks raised concern Pseudo rabies in swine Bovine TB (tuberculosis) Mad Cow Disease in Europe Foot and Mouth Disease in Europe September 11 th , Anthrax Scare

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Core Biosecurity Training

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  1. Core Biosecurity Training Lyndon Kelley, District Groundwater Agent

  2. Disease Threats to Livestock Recent disease outbreaks raised concern • Pseudo rabies in swine • Bovine TB (tuberculosis) • Mad Cow Disease in Europe • Foot and Mouth Disease in Europe • September 11th, Anthrax Scare • Bioterrorism • MSU Theft of Swine disease agent

  3. Disease Threats to Livestock

  4. Disease Threats to the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program Cost is High • A 100 cow dairy has over $130,000 invested in livestock. • 1,000 sow , feeder pig operation has over $250,000 invested in breeding stock. What would be the effect of a MGSP technician identified as the disease carrier for a livestock disease disaster in Michigan?

  5. How does disease spread? • Viral • Saliva • Respiratory mucus • Manure • Viral particles • Bacteria • Saliva • Respiratory mucus • Manure • Bacterial Spore • Fungal diseases Spores moved by: • Wind • Animals • People & equipment • Plant material

  6. Examples of disease • Viral • Chicken pox • Flu • Foot and Mouth disease • Rabies • Cucumber Mosaic • Bacteria • E. coli • Salmonella • Bovine Tuberculosis • Anthrax • Bacterial Wilt • Potato Ring Rot • Fungal diseases • Warts • Potato Late Blight • White mold of beans

  7. Plants disease can be carried from farm to farm • Bacterial wilt • Late blight • Rust • Mildew • Insects & mites • Many others

  8. Disease is of special concern in greenhouse, nursery, vegetable and seed production.

  9. How does disease spread? • Vectors • Air movement • People • Equipment or vehicle • Wildlife • Livestock or pests

  10. MDA Biosecurity Recommendations - ANIMALPurpose: • Increase awareness of diseases and transmission potential. • Prevent introduction and transmission of disease on farms that we visit. • Recognize our responsibility as agriculture employees to practice good biosecurity.

  11. Personal Protective Equipment and Biosecurity Precautions Vary depending on types of sites visited 1. NO contact site 2. MINIMAL contact site 3. CLOSE contact site

  12. MGSP Work Related ExamplesNo Contact Site • Educational meeting at a non-livestock site (restaurant, office or school). • Farm A Syst at a farmstead with no livestock. • Farm visit to a non-livestock operation (no livestock or manure present).

  13. NO Contact Site • No animal or contaminant contact • Recommend off-site visit • Vehicle • Hand washing

  14. MWSP Work Related ExamplesMinimal Contact • Farm A Syst on a livestock farm . • Educational event at farm or location where livestock are located. • Visit to public area where livestock are commonly found (sale barn, fairgrounds, horse arena).

  15. MINIMAL Contact Site • Avoid in favor of a NO-contact site if possible. • “Clean” vs. “dirty” area of vehicle • Clean boots • Wash vehicle if gross contamination occurs.

  16. MWSP Work Related ExamplesClose Contact • Inspection of groundwater concern as part of a Farm A Syst. • Close a well in close proximity to animals. • Manure sampling • Friendly visit to livestock farm and you are invited to see the new animals.

  17. CLOSE Contact SiteAvoid in favor of a NO-contact site if possible • Clean coveralls and outerwear • Cleaned and disinfected equipment • Segregate “dirty” from “clean” • Masks or respirators • Latex or non-latex disposable gloves • No jewelry, watches, etc. • Visit only one farm of that species per day. • Shower-in, shower-out?

  18. Disposable coveralls create a disease barrier

  19. Use the farms supplies and equipment when appropriate • In close contact situations consider using equipment, boots and coveralls provided by the farm.

  20. CLEANING AND DISINFECTING: • All contaminated items

  21. CLEANING: • Remove ALL dirt, debris, and organic material. • Scrub bottoms AND sides of boots. • High pressure washers. • Potable water

  22. Disinfect tires… don’t transport disease to OR from the site!

  23. Disinfecting: • After cleaning • Appropriate use of disinfectant • Allow disinfectant to dry on boots and equipment • Virkon®S or bleach (9 parts water to 1 part bleach)

  24. Clean and disinfect all tools!

  25. Leave trash on-site, if possible. If you must take refuse from farm deposit in dumpster that is hauled daily directly to landfill. Bag refuse

  26. MWSP Minimum Biosecurity Protocol • Use shoe covers when on farms or locations that have livestock or manure. • Wear coveralls when entering livestock facilities or close proximity areas. • Wash and inspect vehicle before traveling to another farm if the car has come in contact with animals or manure. • Wash hands between all visits.

  27. Follow Farm Directives

  28. Biosecurity procedure to follow: Contact the farm prior to visit to ask: • Does the farm have livestock? • Do we need to have a no-contact , minimal contact or close contact visit? • What are his biosecurity procedures? • Who’s equipment, coveralls and boots (supplies) should you use?

  29. MGSP Biosecurity materials supplied • 10 pairs of polyethylene boot covers (dry locations) • 5 pairs of plastic boot covers (wet locations) • 3 pairs of disposable coveralls • 10 pairs of disposable gloves • 1 garbage bag for dirty items

  30. Summary • Each group can choose recommendations depending on visit types. • Follow impeccable biosecurity. • Set an example.

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