A Biosecurity Message from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health

What to know and look for prior to exhibitions

New CVI Rules In-state exhibitors –No CVIs under state rules exhibit organizers may require if they choose Out-of-state exhibitors –CVI written within 30 days of exhibition

Why Now? Diseases eradicated –Pseudorabies, tuberculosis, brucellosis New state-of-the-art technology –Premise Identification –Mapping

What Is Biosecurity? Bio=Life Security=Protect Examples: Washing Your Hands

Biosecurity During a Show Disinfect all equipment Don’t share equipment Cover unused equipment and feed Disinfect truck and trailer Properly dispose of unused bedding Change shoes and clothes

Biosecurity After the Show Isolate and observe animals –Away from pets and livestock Clean, Clean, Clean –Equipment, vehicles and boots/clothing Disinfect, Disinfect, Disinfect

Foot Rot Highly contagious Lameness Foul odor Often confused with: –Foot abscesses, foot scald, laminitis, founder and injuries

Ringworm Fungal disease All animal susceptible Patchy areas of skin irritation –Round lesions –Oozing or redness No topical cure

Caseous Lymphadenitis Enlargement of lymph nodes Abscesses around major organs Weight loss Pneumonia Neurological signs

Mange Caused by mites Severe itching and rubbing Spread by direct contact among animals External treatments are available

Orf Caused by poxvirus Crusty lesions –Lips, mouth, nostrils, eyelids, face, vulva, teats, udders and feet Can be passed to humans Vaccine available

Warts Spread by –Direct contact, insects and other carriers Small cauliflower- shaped growths May be removed surgically

Be Prepared