4. People, Vehicles & Equipment

Anything entering your property can pose a risk to your livestock. This is why it’s important to keep a record of all activity in and out of your property.

Never assume that visitors know the appropriate biosecurity measures for your property. Anyone who refuses to clean vehicles, equipment and boots, or cannot demonstrate that their clothing is clean should be refused entry.

People

Workers and visitors can unintentionally carry diseases, pests and weeds onto your property. Suppliers, vets, transporters, stock agents, consultants, itinerant workers, researchers and contractors should follow processes to ensure they’re clean before entering.

To limit these risks:

• Limit entry points to access the property
• Make sure you always know who is on your property by recording all movements on and off your property
• Use clear signage to direct visitors to registration and cleaning facilities
• Visitor boots should be cleaned upon entering the property in a wash-down bay
• Limit visitor contact with livestock
• Disinfect hands before and after coming into contact with livestock, plant material or soil
• Ensure all your staff are familiar with the basic symptoms associated with a pest or disease outbreak and know how to report them