Flood Have a procedure for dealing with a flood, such as an evacuation protocol. If the saleyard is in a flood prone area then monitoring the area for emerging pests A flood in close proximity to the saleyards could result in: and weeds after a flood is imperative. animal welfare incidents Monitor livestock after a flood for signs of illness and disease. livestock death or injury Clean down and disinfect any infrastructure that may have been affected by flood spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter. waters. Extreme weather conditions Ensure livestock breeds are fit for purpose for the climate conditions of the saleyard. Provide shade or shelter where practical particularly if in an area that experiences Extreme weather events could result in: weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold and storm events. animal welfare incidents Ensure adequate supply is available. livestock death or injury Ensure feed is appropriate to weather conditions. hypothermia Ensure pens are not over crowded. hyperthermia Monitor animals over periods of extreme weather (hot or cold). spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter through Treat affected animals accordingly. water displacement. Procedure Risk Biosecurity risk Recommended Biosecurity Practice (if different from Rating recommended biosecurity practice)
Flood A flood in close proximity to the saleyards could result in: animal welfare incidents livestock death or injury spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter. Have a procedure for dealing with a flood, such as an evacuation protocol. If the saleyard is in a flood prone area then monitoring the area for emerging pests and weeds after a flood is imperative. Monitor livestock after a flood for signs of illness and disease. Clean down and disinfect any infrastructure that may have been affected by flood waters. Extreme weather conditions Extreme weather events could result in: animal welfare incidents livestock death or injury hypothermia hyperthermia spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter through water displacement. Ensure livestock breeds are fit for purpose for the climate conditions of the saleyard. Provide shade or shelter where practical particularly if in an area that experiences weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold and storm events. Ensure adequate supply is available. Ensure feed is appropriate to weather conditions. Ensure pens are not over crowded. Monitor animals over periods of extreme weather (hot or cold). Treat affected animals accordingly. Biosecurity risk Recommended Biosecurity Practice Procedure (if different from recommended biosecurity practice) Risk Rating
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