Biosecurity for Canadian Dairy Farms: National Standard

1. Introduction
2. Why Biosecurity is Important to the Dairy Industry in Canada
3. Definition of Biosecurity
4. Benefits of a Biosecurity Plan
5. Purpose of the National Standard
6. Development Process
7. Guiding Principles
8. Structure of the National Standard
9. Developing a Farm-Specific Biosecurity Plan
10. Establishing Biosecurity Zones
11. Planning Guide
12. Control Area 1: Animal Health Management
13. Maintain a Client–Veterinarian Relationship
14. Observe, Record, and Evaluate
15. Recognize Susceptibility and Maintain Separation
16. Monitor and Investigate Sickness/Death
17. Manage Feed, Water, and Bedding
18. Control Area 2: Animal Additions and Movement
19. Limit Purchases and Number of Sources
20. Know the Health Status of Purchased Animals
21. Segregate, Isolate, and Monitor
22. Test, Vaccinate, and/or Treat
23. Record Location and Movement
24. Manage Movement within the Production Unit
25. Control Area 3: Premises Management and Sanitation
26. Provide Materials, Equipment, and Instruction
27. Clean and Disinfect Equipment and Vehicles
28. Clean, Disinfect, and Maintain Production Facilities
29. Manage Manure, Waste, Deadstock, and Pests
30. Control Area 4: Personnel, Visitors, Vehicles, and Equipment
31. Control Access
32. Use Clean Clothing and Footwear
33. Control Movement of Equipment and Vehicles
34. Plan, Train, and Communicate
35. Acknowledgements
36. Glossary
37. Bibliography
38. DFC Code of Practice