New Zealand has never had an outbreak of Foot and Mouth, but if there is one disease we’re all afraid of, it’s this one. Biosecurity New Zealand has a comprehensive set of resources that outline what the disease is, how to recognise it, how New Zealand has prepared for an incursion, and who to call […]
This Statement provides the direction New Zealand’s biosecurity systems need to take in the next 10 years to make it more resilient and future-focused. Visit the Biosecurity 2025 website to find out more about the Statement, its five strategic directions and five workplans, the groups involved, signing up for the latest biosecurity news and to […]
Having suffered a major incursion of Foot and Mouth disease in 2001, the UK takes its biosecurity very seriously. Though it is similar information to the guidelines we have in New Zealand, it doesn’t hurt to get a different perspective. Check out the UK Government’s disease prevention for livestock farmers. There is also specific advice […]
On a repeat visit to the Australian Farm Biosecurity website we came across a section where you can download a biosecurity manual for just about every industry sector and every crop you can think of. They even have a manual for zoos. This section is highly recommended! http://www.farmbiosecurity.com.au/toolkit/plans-manuals/
We hate to say it, but the Aussies have done a top job of pulling together a pretty slick biosecurity toolkit. This website has lots of templates you can download and use including visitor records, gate signs, vehicle cleaning recording, staff training record keeping, emergency animal disease action plan, and crop biosecurity checklists. If there’s […]
Beef and Lamb have put together a nice collection of resources to support stakeholders. In particular, there is a great set of guidelines for drystock farmers. Check out its biosecurity compliance page and drystock guidelines.
The University of Vermont has produced this simple and short (1 page) guide to disinfectants. It’s definitely worth a look if you’re wondering which disinfectant/s you should use. Its website has lots of other biosecurity resources as well.