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Dairy Goats Standards

BIOSECURITY AND DISEASE CONTROL Version 5.0 (modified)

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DG.BI.1 DG.BI.2
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Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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DG.BI.1 Key

A documented Biosecurity Policy must be in place

How you will be measured

DG.BI.1.a

The policy is specific to the farm and updated to reflect any changes in practice in relation to the farm health and performance reviews

DG.BI.1.b

The policy details controls on-farm to manage biosecurity risks to the farm including risks from: - incoming stock (bought-in and returning livestock) - equipment inc. husbandry contractors equipment and clothing - vehicles - farm visitors that have access to livestock - working dogs and domestic pets on the farm have a worming routine - storage of muck/soil improvement products on grazing land - grazing intervals when manure/slurry/soil improvement products are spread on grazing land

DG.BI.1.c

The policy is being implemented
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Farm Biosecurity Policy (can form part of the health plan)

DG.BI.2

Cleaning and disinfecting facilities must be available for use on the farm

How you will be measured

DG.BI.2.a

DEFRA approved disinfectants and cleaning equipment available for use on boots, clothing, vehicles and facilities
Where to find help
  • For help in identifying biosecurity risks visit: www.nadis.org.uk
  • For legal guidance and a list of Defra approved disinfectants visit: Defra, UK – Disinfectants
  • Check local TB outbreaks data online at: www.ibtb.co.uk

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