The goal of biosecurity is to protect people, animals and plants from diseases and contaminants. Taking basic precautions can keep people and animals healthy.

• Common-sense steps prevent contamination and the spread of diseases from:
  
  • Visitors, employees and other people
  • Pets, livestock, birds, wildlife, rodents and other pests
  • Vehicles and transportation equipment
  • Tools and equipment
  • Carcasses, manure, litter and bedding
  • Shared feed and water sources

Biosecurity for Poultry

Biosecurity for Sheep and Goats

Biosecurity for Swine

Biosecurity for Horses

Biosecurity Templates, Continuity of Business Planning and additional information how to protect yourself from a disease outbreak are available from Secure Food Supply program websites:

Secure Beef Supply

Secure Pork Supply

Secure Milk Supply

Secure Poultry Supply

Biosecurity at Fairs, Events and Exhibitions

Biosecurity Planning for Equine Events

Youth in Agriculture: Blue Not Flu

UMASH Resources