Biosecurity

Question 1

What is the purpose of biosecurity?

Answer 1

To prevent the introduction of disease organisms to a susceptible herd or flock of animals

Question 2

Why is biosecurity important? (3)
Hint: To protect…

Answer 2

To protect…
1. Animal health
2. Owner investment
3. Our food supply & human health

Question 3

Name three examples of diseases that can be spread/transmitted by humans clothes & equipment:

Answer 3

1. Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease)
2. Avian Influenza
3. Transmissible Encephalopathies (Mad cow or BSE/CWD)

Question 4

Routes of disease transmission:
1. Direct:
2. Fomites:
3. Aerosol:
4. Oral/Ingestion:

Answer 4

1. Biting, nose-to-nose, open wounds, reproductive
2. Inanimate objects - Equipment, clothing, boots, vehicles, trailers
3. Inhalation of droplets with disease agent
4. Contaminated feed or water, licking/chewing on contaminated object

Question 5

When parking, you should take the spot in the ___ area. Or, ___ spot available.

Answer 5

1. Designated area
2. Cleanest spot

Question 6

Minimum biosecurity levels when working inside (4)

Answer 6

1. Have animals moved away from the work site
2. Have organic matter removed from worksite
3. Wear protective footwear
4. Wear disposable or cloth coveralls

Question 7

When working outside, minimum biosecurity precautions (3)

Answer 7

1. Wear protective footwear
2. Disinfecting rubber boots
3. Follow proper cleaning and disinfection procedures

Question 8

T/F: Don’t act randomly or without a plan when working

Answer 8

True

Question 9

You should ____ gloves between patients or animal groups if ____ ____ suspected

Answer 9

1. Change
2. Infectious disease

Question 10

T/F: Work from oldest to youngest animals during a farm call

Answer 10

False! Youngest to oldest

Question 11

T/F: Work from healthy to sick on farm call or between farms

Answer 11

True!

Question 12

What to do when equipment becomes contaminated (4)

Answer 12

1. Clean and disinfect prior to returning to vehicle
2. Remove coveralls/boots prior to getting into vehicle & bag for cleaning
3. Possibly wash car
4. Fresh coveralls for next farm

Question 13

Biosecurity relies on… (3)

Answer 13

1. Protective wear
2. Sanitation
3. Disinfection