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 Sheep and Goats
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:
Biosecurity at Fairs, Events and Exhibitions
Biosecurity Planning for Equine Events
Biosecurity Contacts
Dr. Susan Keller, DVM
North Dakota State Veterinarian
State Board Of Animal Health
600 E Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
701-328-2655
701-220-0092
701-328-4567
doa-bah@nd.gov
Dr. Beth Carlson, DVM
Deputy State Veterinarian
State Board of Animal Health
600 E Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
701-328-2655
701-220-5194
701-328-4567
doa-bah@nd.gov
Dr. Sarah Bailey, DVM, MPH, CPH(p)
Assistant State Veterinarian
State Board of Animal Health
600 East Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
701-328-2655
701-202-6251
701-328-4567
doa-bah@nd.gov
North Dakota State Board of Animal Health
600 East Boulevard Ave.
Dept. 602
Bismarck, ND 58505-0020
701-328-2655
701-328-4567
doa-bah@nd.gov
https://www.nd.gov/ndda/ndsbah