A farm biosecurity plan is a simple tool to help minimise the risks of diseases, pests and weeds on your property. Starting a farm biosecurity plan doesn’t need to be complicated, there are simple changes you can start making today, including:
- having a pair of farm-only boots.
- recording visitors that come to your property
- ensuring visitors come clean and go clean
- having a dedicated wash down area
- keeping vehicles and machinery clean
- displaying biosecurity signage on entries and exists
- knowing the signs disease in your animals.
You can take action today by making simple biosecurity changes around your property.
Practical biosecurity steps
There are practical things you can do around your property that can improve biosecurity. Check out our guide to practical biosecurity on your farm.
Check out our biosecurity guideFree training
We have a range of free online training courses to help you understand the biosecurity risks that can impact your property. Topics include biosecurity hygiene and understanding the signs of disease in your animals.
Access biosecurity trainingFarm biosecurity plans and templates
A farm biosecurity plan is an essential tool to help minimise the risks of diseases, pests and weeds entering your property. Check out the templates from livestock industry partners to help you get started.
Access resourcesCome Clean, Go Clean
Good biosecurity hygiene when you enter and exit a farm is essential to prevent the unwanted spread of diseases, pests and weeds. Check out our information for farm visitors and service providers.
Learn about come clean go cleanGet a Property Identification Code (PIC)
A Property Identification Code (PIC) is an important biosecurity tool and is required if you have livestock on your property. They’re free and available online.
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