Bio-Security For the Animal part of your Team
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BIO-SECURITY FOR THE ANIMAL PART OF YOUR TEAM Simple Steps to Mitigation
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Simple Steps to Mitigation. Bio-Security For the Animal part of your Team. Presented by: Candi Bothum. 4-H Program Coordinator Deschutes County Interim Livestock and Small Animal Statewide. Not a DVM. What is the potential damage?. Flu Cases From County Fair Traced to Pigs. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BIO-SECURITY FOR THE ANIMAL PART OF YOUR TEAM
Simple Steps to Mitigation
•4-H Program Coordinator•Deschutes County•Interim Livestock and Small Animal Statewide
Presented by:
Candi Bothum Not a DVM
Flu Cases From
County Fair Traced
to Pigs
What is the potential damage?
Parents Sue County Fair,
Petting Zoo Over Son's
E.Coli Death
Swine disease successfully contained during fair
Know and understand what “normal” is for your animal
SwineRectal Temp Degrees
Fahrenheit(=/- 1 Degree)
102.5
Heart Rate Beats/Min (Range) 70-120Respiratory Rate(Resting)
Breaths/Min(Range)
32-58
Gestation Days 3 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
*The Merck Veterinary Manual. Eighth Edition
Be sure your animal is healthy before taking it anywhere.
Vaccinate?Check with a veterinarian to know what/if is appropriate
Use fly and insect repellent
Keep bedding clean and manure piles to a minimum
Disinfect new stalls, pens, etc. before putting an animal inside
1 part bleach – 10 parts H2O
You can carry it too
Rubber or Leather Boots
Don’t allow your animal to touch noses with another
How far should I stay away?
35 Feet
Don’t share equipment between animals
Let water fall to the bucket, don’t submerge hoses
Some Animals can be carriers and only shed during times of stress
Isolate, when you go home
14 day isolation is standard
Before Traveling Local Veterinarian APHIS State Veterinarian
Crossing State Lines? Check Your State’s Requirements (State Vet) Health Certificate Brand Inspection
