Biosecurity Protocol Adherence Checklist

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Farm Perimeter & Access Control

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Focuses on securing the farm boundaries and controlling who and what enters.

Perimeter Fencing Integrity

Perimeter Security Measures

Gate Locking Protocol

Number of Access Points

Description of Perimeter Security Weaknesses (if any)

Date of Last Perimeter Inspection

Vehicle & Equipment Management

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Addresses cleaning and disinfection procedures for vehicles and equipment entering and leaving the farm.

Last Vehicle Disinfection Date

Disinfection Solution Used (Brand & Active Ingredients)

Dilution Ratio of Disinfectant (if applicable)

Vehicle Areas Cleaned/Disinfected (Check all that apply)

Cleaning Method Used

Photo Evidence of Vehicle Cleaning (optional)

Equipment Type (if applicable)

Livestock/Crop Handling & Movement

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Covers protocols for managing livestock or crops to prevent disease spread.

Animal Handling Procedures Followed?

Which Disinfection Methods Used?

Last Animal Movement Date

Description of Animal Movement

Number of Animals Moved

Transport Vehicle Disinfection

Movement Record/Documentation

Personnel Hygiene & Training

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Focuses on staff hygiene, training, and awareness of biosecurity risks.

Have personnel completed the biosecurity training program?

Date of last biosecurity training session for personnel

Briefly describe the content of the biosecurity training program.

Number of personnel trained in biosecurity protocols.

Which hygiene practices are followed by all personnel?

Signature confirming personnel hygiene compliance.

Do personnel understand the importance of reporting unusual animal/crop health events?

Waste Management

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Deals with the safe disposal of animal waste, crop residues, and other potential disease vectors.

Volume of manure/waste generated daily (cubic meters)

Waste Disposal Methods Used:

Describe any pre-treatment processes applied to waste (e.g., lime addition, anaerobic digestion).

Condition of waste storage facilities (e.g., lined, covered, fenced)

Last date of waste storage facility inspection

Upload photos of waste storage and disposal areas.

Distance to nearest water source from waste storage (meters)

Describe any preventative measures taken to prevent water contamination from waste runoff.

Water Source Management

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Addresses potential contamination risks from water sources used for irrigation or animal consumption.

Primary Water Source:

Water Quality Testing Frequency (Days):

Summary of Recent Water Quality Test Results:

Water Treatment Method (if applicable):

Chlorine Residual (ppm, if chlorinating):

Date of Last Water Source Inspection:

Notes from Last Water Source Inspection:

Record Keeping & Traceability

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Focuses on maintaining accurate records for tracking animal/crop movements, health events, and treatments.

Date of Animal/Crop Introduction

Batch/Lot Number of Animal/Crop

Source of Animal/Crop (Farm Name, Location)

Date of Last Vaccination/Treatment

Details of Vaccination/Treatment (Medication, Dosage)

Number of Animals/Quantity of Crop Moved

Date of Animal/Crop Movement

Destination of Animal/Crop (Farm Name, Location)

Reason for Movement

Supporting Documentation (e.g., health certificates)

Pest & Vector Control

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Covers strategies for managing pests (insects, rodents, weeds) that can transmit diseases.

What pest control methods are currently employed?

How frequently are pest traps checked/reset?

What type of pesticide (if applicable) is used?

Last date of pesticide application (if applicable)

Describe any observed pest or vector issues and corrective actions taken.

Upload photos/videos of pest/vector issues (if applicable)

Is vector control (e.g., mosquito, tick) implemented?

Visitor Management

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Protocols for managing and restricting access for visitors to prevent disease introduction.

Visitor Type

Purpose of Visit

Scheduled Visit Date

Scheduled Visit Time

Areas to be Visited

Biosecurity Briefing Completed?

Visitor Signature

Visitor Identification (e.g., Photo ID)

PPE Required (check all that apply)

Emergency Response Plan

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Procedures for handling disease outbreaks or unusual animal/crop health events.

Describe the initial steps to be taken upon suspecting a disease outbreak.

Who is the primary contact person for reporting a suspected outbreak?

Estimated number of animals/plants to be quarantined if an outbreak occurs.

Date of last emergency response plan review and update.

Location of designated quarantine area(s) on the farm.

Attach relevant maps or diagrams of the farm and quarantine areas.

Details of communication procedures to inform relevant authorities and stakeholders.

Who is responsible for coordinating the emergency response team?

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