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Biosecurity at Exhibitions: What You Need to Know

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health shares important information on biosecurity measures for exhibitors at animal exhibitions. Learn about new CVI rules, diseases to be aware of, and biosecurity practices during and after shows.

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Biosecurity at Exhibitions: What You Need to Know

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  1. A Biosecurity Message from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health

  2. What to know and look for prior to exhibitions

  3. 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

  4. Why Now? • Diseases eradicated • Pseudorabies, tuberculosis, brucellosis • New state-of-the-art technology • Premise Identification • Mapping

  5. What Is Biosecurity? Bio=Life Security=Protect Examples: Washing Your Hands

  6. 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

  7. Biosecurity After the Show • Isolate and observe animals • Away from pets and livestock • Clean, Clean, Clean • Equipment, vehicles and boots/clothing • Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect

  8. Foot Rot • Highly contagious • Lameness • Foul odor • Often confused with: • Foot abscesses, foot scald, laminitis, founder and injuries

  9. Ringworm • Fungal disease • All animal susceptible • Patchy areas of skin irritation • Round lesions • Oozing or redness • No topical cure

  10. Caseous Lymphadenitis • Enlargement of lymph nodes • Abscesses around major organs • Weight loss • Pneumonia • Neurological signs

  11. Mange • Caused by mites • Severe itching and rubbing • Spread by direct contact among animals • External treatments are available

  12. Orf • Caused by poxvirus • Crusty lesions • Lips, mouth, nostrils, eyelids, face, vulva, teats, udders and feet • Can be passed to humans • Vaccine available

  13. Warts • Spread by • Direct contact, insects and other carriers • Small cauliflower-shaped growths • May be removed surgically

  14. Be Prepared

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