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