What biosecurity practices should livestock producers follow to guard against FMD?
Canadian livestock producers play a key role in protecting animal health. Strict biosecurity practices should always be followed to minimize the introduction and spread of any infectious animal disease, including FMD. Producers can protect the health of their livestock by: • restricting visitors’ access to animals; • preventing animals from coming into contact with wild animals; • routinely cleaning and disinfecting, footwear, clothing and equipment; • keeping records of the movement of people, animals and equipment on and off the premises; • purchasing new animals, feed and supplies from reputable suppliers; and • keeping new animals separate from existing animals for at least five days. Anyone leaving a farm to go to another farm or to attend an event where livestock are present should ensure that their footwear and clothing has been properly cleaned and disinfected prior to departure. Producers should also ensure that all staff – particularly those who are hired on a seasonal basis
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