140 likes | 291 Views
A Biosecurity Message from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health. What to know and look for prior to exhibitions. New CVI Rules. In-state exhibitors No CVIs under state rules exhibit organizers may require if they choose Out-of-state exhibitors CVI written within 30 days of exhibition.
E N D
A Biosecurity Message from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health
New CVI Rules • In-state exhibitors • No CVIs • under state rules exhibit organizers may require if they choose • Out-of-state exhibitors • CVI written within 30 days of exhibition
Why Now? • Diseases eradicated • Pseudorabies, tuberculosis, brucellosis • New state-of-the-art technology • Premise Identification • Mapping
What Is Biosecurity? Bio=Life Security=Protect Examples: Washing Your Hands
Biosecurity During a Show • Disinfect all equipment • Don’t share equipment • Cover unused equipment and feed • Disinfect truck and trailer • Properly dispose of unused bedding • Change shoes and clothes
Biosecurity After the Show • Isolate and observe animals • Away from pets and livestock • Clean, Clean, Clean • Equipment, vehicles and boots/clothing • Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect
Foot Rot • Highly contagious • Lameness • Foul odor • Often confused with: • Foot abscesses, foot scald, laminitis, founder and injuries
Ringworm • Fungal disease • All animal susceptible • Patchy areas of skin irritation • Round lesions • Oozing or redness • No topical cure
Caseous Lymphadenitis • Enlargement of lymph nodes • Abscesses around major organs • Weight loss • Pneumonia • Neurological signs
Mange • Caused by mites • Severe itching and rubbing • Spread by direct contact among animals • External treatments are available
Orf • Caused by poxvirus • Crusty lesions • Lips, mouth, nostrils, eyelids, face, vulva, teats, udders and feet • Can be passed to humans • Vaccine available
Warts • Spread by • Direct contact, insects and other carriers • Small cauliflower-shaped growths • May be removed surgically