By Steve Boyles, Ohio State University Extension beef specialist
The objective is to avoid new diseases introduced through replacement stock and airborne diseases. Typically, new animals are quarantined for at least 30 days and more typically for 60 days before being introduced into the herd. If on-site, the isolation area should be of some distance and downwind from other animals. Practicing all-in, all-out procedures will make it easier to clean and reduce opportunities by personnel to introduce contaminants to the main herd. Minimize cross-contamination of feeding/watering equipment. Here are some suggested procedures:
Have a set vaccination program as part of the acclimation of new animals.
National Cattlemen s Beef Association | Feb 26, 2021
NCBA’s Beef Quality Assurance program releases a new tool to help cattle producers prepare a custom biosecurity plan.
To further support cattle producers across the country the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program has released the first in a series of Advanced Education Modules. This initial module on biosecurity details the basics of disease transmission and prevention.
These resources were developed so that anyone who is involved in raising cattle – from the operation manager to personnel to family members – has the opportunity to understand how biosecurity principles are integrated into their farm or ranch and plan for continuous improvement in the future. Learners will walk through sections that build on each other, starting with basic principles of biosecurity and understanding its importance on the cattle operation. Interactive and real-world best practice examples are provided for a var
By Steve Boyles, Ohio State University ExtensionIn support of cattle producers across the country dedicated to preventing disease, improving animal welfare and reducing production losses, the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program developed a Daily Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention template. The template, which helps cattle producers implement daily biosecurity measures on their operations, is available digitally as a PDF or can be printed for handwritten plans.
Candace Krebs
Latest COVID-19 relief includes agriculture support
Chairman and ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sens. Pat Roberts of Kansas and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, announced successfully leading bipartisan negotiations to increase food assistance for families and provide help to farmers and food suppliers in the final COVID-19 package announced Sunday.
The final bill includes $13 billion in food purchases and direct support for farmers and ranchers to support and build resiliency into the U.S. food supply chain, as well as a 15 percent increase in SNAP benefits and additional funding for food banks and senior nutrition programs.
The bill specifically includes $400 million for a new dairy product donation program and $60 million in grants for small meat and poultry processors. It will also provide a new round of supplemental support for row crop, specialty crop and livestock producers.
Dec 23, 2020
In support of cattle producers across the country dedicated to preventing disease, improving animal welfare and reducing production losses, the Beef Checkoff-funded Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program developed a Daily Biosecurity Plan for Disease Prevention template. The template, which helps cattle producers implement daily biosecurity measures on their operations, is available digitally as a PDF or can be printed for handwritten plans.
The template was specifically designed to be customizable, giving producers flexibility in determining management practices that work best for their cattle operation and covers everything from animal movement to worker training. The goal of this introductory and stepwise program is to provide beef farmers and ranchers across the country with the information needed to implement biosecurity plans. In addition to providing basic information, the tool emphasizes why biosecurity is vital on cattle operations and provides an opportunity fo