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Step two in developing a food defense plan. Developing Countermeasures to Minimize Vulnerabilities. Case Study: “Open Mouth Insert Foot”. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Spring 2001 outbreak in UK Complete ban on sale of British cattle, pigs and sheep
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Step two in developing a food defense plan Developing Countermeasures to Minimize Vulnerabilities
Case Study: “Open Mouth Insert Foot” • Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) • Spring 2001 outbreak in UK • Complete ban on sale of British cattle, pigs and sheep • Controlled by fall 2001, restrictions on livestock movement until 2002
Case Study: “Open Mouth Insert Foot” • 2,030 cases, 6 million animals culled • Losses of $11.7 billion • Delayed an election
Countermeasures • Countermeasures are actions taken to reduce the risk of intentional contamination in vulnerable areas.
Areas to Consider for Countermeasure Development • Procedures • Facility • Technology • Personnel
Countermeasures for Facility • Protect: • Personnel • Product • Property
Light It! • Lights • Dusk to Dawn lighting available through most electric coops • Motion sensor lighting • Visibility • Neighborhood Watch • Vegetation trimmed for visibility • Driveway alarm
Lock It! • Lock Gates • Lock Buildings • Doors • Windows • Lock Well Head • Lock Supply Areas • Feed bins • Vet supplies • Chemicals
Fences Road Frontage Limit gates Signage Buildings Entrances Visitor Log Limit Access!
Countermeasures for Visitors and Customers • Public – Restrict entry to facility, check identification, visitors sign log, supervise visitors
Countermeasures for Marketing • Principles: Check and Challenge • Livestock Sales • Check the contract and negotiate liability
Countermeasures for Marketing • Product Sales • Check security with market management • Challenge • Add layers to packaging • Tamper resistant packaging
Countermeasures for Shipping and Receiving • Incoming supplies, delivery procedures, storage, shipping of products, mail procedures, computer access etc.
Countermeasures for Workforce • Pre-employment screening, employee supervision, scheduling, identification, access, security training
SCAN - an Easy Training Tool • See • Challenge • Ask • Notify