AAEP BIOSECURITY GUIDELINES


f. Traffic i. The movement of trucks, trailers, tractors, golf carts, wheelbarrows


and bicycles around an equine premises have the potential to spread infectious disease agents. Restrict vehicles to designated parking areas and designated routes without animal access to limit risk of disease introduction and spread.


ii. Outside supply trucks and non- essential vehicles should not be permitted in the equid stabling area.


g. Non-equine species i. Dogs should be prohibited from event grounds or leashes required.


h. Vermin and vector control i. Vermin control is critical, especially for disease agents that can be transmitted on fomites. Simple control measures, such as securing feed storage areas from unwanted wildlife, removing brush and wildlife habitats, instituting rodent control measures and eliminating areas of standing water, will contribute significantly to the reduction of disease transmission risks on the event premises


ii. Rodent, bird, and insect control should be evaluated and upgraded as necessary.


iii. For large premises with significant equid traffic and accumulation of manure, consult an insect control specialist for the most appropriate recommendations.


iv. Recommend application of topical insect repellent for equids during high vector prevalence periods.


III. Outbreak Response 1. Prompt isolation of sick equines is critical to the successful control of an infectious disease outbreak. a. Preparation of Isolation Area i. Location and Attributes 1. As far away as possible from general human, equine, and vehicle traffic areas. A pre-designated offsite facility may be preferable.


2. External perimeter secure and clearly marked with adequate signage in both English and Spanish designating it as a restricted area.


3. Set up a temporary pen structure if no suitable permanent stabling is available


4. Optimal isolation stabling has non-porous flooring, running water, and electricity, and is in an area where run-off will not occur


5. Openings in stall walls (windows, gaps between boards) should be covered with solid barrier material to prevent equid to equid contact.


6. Should be accessible to large equipment if necessary to handle a down or deceased equid


7. A local veterinary hospital should be pre-designated that can treat equids requiring isolation with medical needs that cannot be addressed at the show facility’s isolation area


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