Implementing enhanced biosecurity plans will help prevent exposing sheep to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) during an outbreak. Be prepared to share your biosecurity plan with your State Animal Health Official prior to an outbreak (if requested).
Write an operation-specific, enhanced biosecurity plan!
Work with your herd veterinarian and use the resources below to get started.
Already have a biosecurity plan?
Compare it to the checklist below and make sure all the items are included in your plan. If not, enhance your biosecurity plan.
Biosecurity Checklist
Biosecurity Checklist for Sheep Feedlots
Biosecurity Checklist for Sheep on Pasture/Rangeland
Summary of Changes to Biosecurity Resources: Grazing Public Lands
Customizable Templates
Enhanced Biosecurity Plan Template (TYPE info) – Word document
Enhanced Biosecurity Plan Template (WRITE info) – Word document
Just-in-Time Biosecurity and Exposure Questionnaire for FMD: Livestock Grazing Public Lands (TYPE info) – fillable PDF
Just-in-Time Biosecurity and Exposure Questionnaire for FMD: Livestock Grazing Public Lands (WRITE info) – Word document
Protect Your Premises
Disinfectants
Approved Disinfectants for FMD Virus
Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants
Antimicrobial Spectrum of Disinfectants
Biosecurity Manuals
Biosecurity Info for Sheep Feedlots
Biosecurity Info for Sheep on Pasture/Rangeland
Creating a Premises Map
Premises Map Instructions: Feedlot
Premises Map Instructions: Pasture/Rangeland
Biosecurity Forms
Employee and Visitor Arrival Agreement
Record of Checking Rodent Bait Stations