HIGHER RISK
MODERATE RISK
LOWER RISK
The quarantine period allows for animals of unknown disease status to be tested and for those
test results to be returned and acted upon. Discuss with your vet which tests should be conducted
on quarantined stock. Whenever possible test stock before purchase rather than after.
Please tick
boxes relevant to your current farm practice.
Please tick boxes if there are any lower risk practices you could adopt.
�Animals disease tested before purchase
�Animals disease tested after purchase
�Animals not tested at all
Returning stock
Please tick boxes relevant to your current farm practice.
Keep stock on away grazing
Show stock
Stock returned from sales
Loaned or shared tups
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All returning animals can pose a disease risk
so must also undergo quarantine procedures.
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Assess the disease risks posed by animals
leaving and returning to your farm.
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With your vet, develop a specific plan for animals
which leave and return to your farm.
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Consider protecting these animals with vaccination.
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Disease testing
Do you knowwhat diseases
your stock could bring home?
