Saleyard Biosecurity Plan Version 1.0 July 2018 Biosecurity Plan Details Saleyard name and location: Saleyard owner: Saleyard PIC: Saleyard manager: Saleyard vet: (this is the contact vet, it does not have to be a permanent employee) Saleyard contact numbers: Size of saleyard: (area and livestock capacity) Species saleyard sells: Date Implemented: Date last reviewed: Version:
& EMERGENCY ANIMAL DISEASE WATCH HOTLINE 1800 675 888 EXOTIC PEST HOTLINE 1800 084 881 LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTRICITY PROVIDER SERVICES LOCAL ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICE NUMBER (Local Lands Services, DPI, Biosecurity Queensland etc.) STATE/TERRITORY AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT CALL CENTRE VETERINARIAN UHF CHANNEL OTHER
Notifiable Exotic Disease Notifiable diseases can have serious economic impacts on production. Livestock could enter without clinical signs Livestock could enter with clinical signs Notifiable diseases have reporting requirements Notifiable diseases may already be established in regions of your Know relevant to your or territory and keep an up to date list with this biosecurity plan. Implement a ‘process for emergency disease at saleyards’ protocol (see Appendix 1 of this plan: emergency disease action plan) including isolation of sick livestock. When an animal becomes unwell it should be withdrawn from sale, isolated and assessed by a qualified person. Report suspicions to relevant authorities.
feed troughs regularly to remove stale, mouldy and faecal contaminated feed. Dispose of old or contaminated feed safely, keeping it away from livestock. Clean any feed spills promptly to prevent spread around the saleyards by wind or other means (vehicle wheels, clothing etc.). Weed introduction through feed Feed to livestock during the sale could contain weed seeds, spreading weeds to the saleyard grounds as well as to properties where the stock may be delivered to. Request a for each of stock feed. Ensure feed is purchased from a trusted supplier in an area free of weeds or with a reduced risk. Inspect animal feed products upon arrival to ensure it is fit for purpose. Restricted Animal Material (RAM) RAM is any material taken from a vertebrate animal, other than tallow, gelatine, milk products or oils. It includes rendered products such as blood meal, meat meal, meat and bone meal, fish meal, poultry meal, feather meal, and compounded feeds made from these products. RAM is in certain stock feed and may be unknowingly fed to ruminants if it is not managed. Ensure any stock feed that is fed to ruminants at the saleyards does not contain RAM. Store feed containing RAM separately in labelled containers. Ensure all feeding livestock understand RAM requirements to prevent accidental feeding. If handling other items that are classified as RAM ensure they are dealt with in accordance to legislative requirement. Australian ban on swill feeding Feeding meat products to animals is a dangerous practice and can increase the risks of serious disease incursions. Due to the unacceptable risk that this practice poses, Australia has a ban on feeding swill to pigs. “Put simply, pigs must not be fed or be allowed to eat meat or meat products, or anything that has been in contact with meat or meat products. This includes food scraps, bakery waste, waste from restaurants and untreated used cooking oils and fats” (Australian Pork Ltd). Do not feed swill to pigs. Report any suspicions of swill feeding. Animals that are suspected of fed swill should be isolated and reported to the relevant authority. Ensure visitors food scraps cannot pig enclosures (signage or bins near eating areas).
Flood A flood in close proximity to the saleyards could result in: animal welfare incidents livestock death or injury spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter. Have a procedure for dealing with a flood, such as an evacuation protocol. If the saleyard is in a flood prone area then monitoring the area for emerging pests and weeds after a flood is imperative. Monitor livestock after a flood for signs of illness and disease. Clean down and disinfect any infrastructure that may have been affected by flood waters. Extreme weather conditions Extreme weather events could result in: animal welfare incidents livestock death or injury hypothermia hyperthermia spreading of contaminated biosecurity matter through water displacement. Ensure livestock breeds are fit for purpose for the climate conditions of the saleyard. Provide shade or shelter where practical particularly if in an area that experiences weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold and storm events. Ensure adequate supply is available. Ensure feed is appropriate to weather conditions. Ensure pens are not over crowded. Monitor animals over periods of extreme weather (hot or cold). Treat affected animals accordingly. Biosecurity risk Recommended Biosecurity Practice Procedure (if different from recommended biosecurity practice) Risk Rating
Emergency Animal Disease Contagious diseases amongst susceptible species can spread quickly, indirectly and/or indirectly if not contained immediately. Spread of disease can result in: stock illness/deaths value loss of affected livestock production loss suspension or cancelation of sale market impact and depreciation. All / persons handling livestock should be familiar with signs and symptoms of illness and disease. drooling lameness multiple animals displaying unusual symptoms diarrhea All staff / persons handling livestock should be familiar with reporting procedures (e.g. report any unusual death). Display signage for animal health where practical. Continually monitor livestock for signs of illness. Complete a national livestock saleyard standstill action plan. If a notifiable disease, emergency disease or exotic follow the emergency disease action plan (appendix 1). Biosecurity risk Recommended Biosecurity Practice Procedure (if different from recommended biosecurity practice) Risk Rating People Contaminants spread via people who do not have contact with saleyard livestock (people who do not have contact with sale stock e.g. members of the public) Keep members of the public segregated from sale animals through use of designated areas and no access areas signage. Have a disinfection / brush down / footbath area on site and encourage persons attending the sale to use when entering and exiting if required.
Contaminants spread via vehicles These vehicles may pose a risk of spreading the following (on and off): weed seeds diseases spread on internal, external of vehicle and undercarriage (fomites) contaminated soil and livestock faecal matter via tyres. Have designated areas for members of the public to park their vehicles that can be managed for weeds. Ensure this designated area is as far as practical from where livestock are housed. Monitor the designated area for signs of weeds regularly. Ensure all vehicles park only in the designated car park. Have the designated car park clearly signposted. Do not allow unauthorised vehicles to access restricted areas. Vehicles that do require access to restricted areas (e.g. back yards, loading ramps etc) should enter and exit as clean as possible (i.e. free from weed seeds and where practical faecal matter. Contaminations spread by livestock carrier vehicles (trucks, livestock trailers etc) Including: weed seeds diseases spread on internal, external shell of vehicle and undercarriage contaminated soil and livestock faecal matter via tyres and livestock crate areas. Livestock carrier vehicles should enter the saleyard as clean as possible. Restricted areas should be identified through biosecurity signage including contact details. Restricted areas should remain segregated from animals where practical. Provide a wash-down facility to clean livestock carrier vehicles prior to leaving. Provide areas for livestock carrier to empty out effluent tanks. Ensure this area complies with effluent management procedures. Equipment Contamination spread by equipment (plant equipment) Shared equipment or equipment used at the saleyard also poses a risk of spreading: weed seeds diseases spread on internal, external of equipment and undercarriage contaminated soil, faecal matter or bodily fluids. Ensure equipment is cleaned after use. When the item has been used after or during a disease or weed outbreak, the equipment should be washed thoroughly and disinfected each time after use. In the event that equipment is being used for removal of manure or dead animal management follow procedure in carcass management.
Stock feed records Stock feed records support legislative requirement in regards to RAM. Stock feed records assist in ensuring traceability in the event of a contamination detection. Commodity vendor declarations ensure that the responsible person is aware of any chemical residues that might exist to prevent accidental feeding to livestock. Invoice for bulk stock feeds Chemicals used on premise (pesticides and herbicides) Records of chemicals including chemicals used for weed spraying. Contaminated sites, contaminated infrastructure, discarded batteries and other equipment, baiting programs within the area. Chemical usage record Contaminated site records Location of any old equipment dumps on premises Details of any animal management programs. Training records Training records can be used to support WHS responsibilities and staff mentoring programs, to support legislation and industry programs, indicate due diligence and be used as proof of ongoing training, upskilling and skill maintenance. training records Training records Staff / contractor induction packages WHS records Workplace health and safety records are important in the event of an accident in the workplace. Diaries / notebook notes Biosecurity plan A biosecurity plan should be reviewed every 12 months and be made available to all interested parties (employees, visitors etc.) This biosecurity plan Action plan for saleyard livestock standstill. All other policies and procedures referred to in this document