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

Swine

Rectal Temp DegreesFahrenheit(=/- 1 Degree)

102.5

Heart Rate Beats/Min (Range) 70-120

Respiratory 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

Identification