Manure: Be aware manure and effluent pose a potential biosecurity risk Use dedicated equipment (e.g., shovels, loaders, trucks) for manure management Clean and disinfect manure handling equipment with a solution designed to destroy or eliminate infectious microorganisms prior to using the equipment to handle feed or other commodities Ensure manure doesn’t contaminate feed Enforce manure management procedures to control and prevent overflow Record movements of manure and/or compost removed from the sale barn site Feed: Do not allow workers to step in feed bunks Use dedicated equipment (e.g., shovels, skid steer, dump buckets) for feed management If equipment is used for purpose, clean equipment before using it for feed management Enforce wildlife and animal control measures to prevent contamination of feed Frequently clean up and dispose of spilled feeds Keep feed troughs (remove visible debris) and well maintained Sources:
Manure: Be aware manure and effluent pose a potential biosecurity risk Use dedicated equipment (e.g., shovels, loaders, trucks) for manure management Clean and disinfect manure handling equipment with a solution designed to destroy or eliminate infectious microorganisms prior to using the equipment to handle feed or other commodities Ensure manure doesn’t contaminate feed Enforce manure management procedures to control and prevent overflow Record movements of manure and/or compost removed from the sale barn site Feed: Do not allow workers to step in feed bunks Use dedicated equipment (e.g., shovels, skid steer, dump buckets) for feed management If equipment is used for purpose, clean equipment before using it for feed management Enforce wildlife and animal control measures to prevent contamination of feed Frequently clean up and dispose of spilled feeds Keep feed troughs (remove visible debris) and well maintained Sources:
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