Enhanced Biosecurity Resources for Producers

Implementing enhanced biosecurity plans will help prevent exposing cattle to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) during an outbreak. Be prepared to share your biosecurity plan with your State Animal Health Official prior to an outbreak (if requested).

Write an operation-specific, enhanced biosecurity plan!

Work with your herd veterinarian and use the resources below to get started.

Already have a biosecurity plan?

Compare it to the checklist below and make sure all the items are included in your plan. If not, enhance your biosecurity plan.

Are essential personnel trained in biosecurity?

Encourage essential personnel to watch the videos available under Biosecurity Training Materials.

Biosecurity Checklist

Biosecurity Checklist for Beef Feedlots

Biosecurity Checklist for Cattle on Pasture (cow-calf, stocker)

Summary of Changes to Biosecurity Resources: Grazing Public Lands

Customizable Templates

Biosecurity Plan Template (TYPE premises info) – Word document

Biosecurity Plan Template (WRITE premises info) – Word document

Just-in-Time Biosecurity and Exposure Questionnaire for FMD: Livestock Grazing Public Lands (TYPE info) – fillable PDF

Just-in-Time Biosecurity and Exposure Questionnaire for FMD: Livestock Grazing Public Lands (WRITE info) – Word document

Protect Your Premises

Feedlot LOS Example

Cattle on Pasture LOS Example

Biosecurity Forms

Employee and Visitor Arrival Agreement

Record of Checking Rodent Bait Stations

Operation Inputs/Outputs

Cleaning and Disinfection Inventory Log

Group Training Documentation Form

Disinfectants

EPA-registered Disinfectants for FMD Virus

Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants

Antimicrobial Spectrum of Disinfectants

Biosecurity Manuals

Biosecurity Info for Beef Feedlots

Biosecurity Info for Cattle on Pasture (cow-calf, stocker)

Considerations for Cattle Grazing Public Lands

Enhanced Biosecurity Supply List

Livestock Haulers/Transporters

Livestock Hauler/Transporter Enhanced Biosecurity Steps

Contingency Planning for Livestock Haulers/Transporters

Creating a Premises Map

Premises Map Instructions

Creating a Premises Map Video watch (5 min) | download (187mb)

Biosecurity Plan Examples

Biosecurity Plan Example: Feedlot

Biosecurity Plan Example: Pasture

Signs and Posters

Do Not Enter – Cross only at Biosecure Entry Point: English/Spanish

Biosecure Entry Ahead: English I Spanish

Stop – Biosecure Entry Ahead: English I Spanish