BIOSECURITY ALERT

BIOSECURITY
ALERT
April 2015
Heightened Alert for Avian
Influenza
As you know, in recent days a second farm has succumbed to
avian influenza. This notice to all producers is to advise you
to take extra precautions both on and off your farm to reduce
the risk of contamination.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Biosecurity starts at the gate.

If you have a gate at the entrance of your farm make sure it
is locked.

Limit all incoming and outgoing traffic.

Make sure EVERYONE entering your farm signs your log
book.

All vehicles and equipment entering your farm should
have their tires washed and disinfected.

All doors to your barns are locked to prevent unauthorized
entry.

Check bait stations to see that they are in good working
order and contain fresh bait.

When entering your barns ensure that all staff practices
proper donning and doffing of PPE (personal protective
equipment) meant only for the barn.

No outside footwear enters the barn! Make sure indoor
boots pass through a proper footbath.

Change the disinfectant in the footbath daily.

Walk your barns more than once a day to observe your
birds and watch closely for any changes in your flock.
If you
suspect
something,
call OBHECC
immediately
and then call
your
hatchery!