Poll
Being Biosecure
What biosecurity measures do you use to help prevent infectious upper respiratory diseases? (Select all that apply.)
Total votes cast: 855
Comments & Write-in Answers
maximize air exchange, minimize respiratory irritation sources, quarantine sick, maximize turn-out
8/22/2011 9:43:07 AM
We do not go in or out with horses if there is a threat.
8/22/2011 1:04:15 AM
When we travel we disinfect where our horses will be, take all our own tools, wheelbarrow,hose
8/22/2011 1:02:17 AM
make sure all horses are utd on vaccs ans neg coggins before arrival
8/20/2011 8:47:02 PM
I maintain a good vaccination program, worm regularly, feed quality hay & no direct horse contact
8/20/2011 7:41:55 PM
wash hands frequently
8/20/2011 4:05:46 PM
Maintain good ventilation in the barn
8/20/2011 5:31:57 AM
We are very cautious when purchasing new horses. We h
8/19/2011 9:54:00 PM
I have the only horses around for miles, just practice good hygene.
8/19/2011 6:16:56 PM
Closed herd, no common troughs
8/19/2011 2:54:08 PM
When watering horses I never put the end of thehose inthe water entering the bucket
8/19/2011 10:23:17 AM
All of the above!
8/19/2011 10:17:56 AM
Have a secure herd
8/18/2011 11:37:55 PM
Separate clothes & boots for our barn and going off the property - horse related or not
8/18/2011 4:22:35 PM
Disinfect my vehicle if I visit another horse property
8/18/2011 3:06:23 PM
Maintain a closed herd with no traveling
8/17/2011 2:44:55 PM
Careful screening of non resident horses.
8/17/2011 2:13:11 PM
No contact of horses after touching other horses without washing of hands first
8/17/2011 1:40:11 PM
restrict travell, horse & human
8/16/2011 6:36:22 PM
We do not allow our horses to drink from common troughs when away from our farm. Fresh sources only!
8/16/2011 4:14:05 PM
At this point I only have the one horse, so we are very safe.
8/16/2011 3:47:09 PM
Between the 4 horses, we keep everything clean.
8/16/2011 3:46:14 PM
I only have one horse
8/16/2011 2:39:26 PM
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we do not play with foals until we have changed shoes and clothes if we've been off the ranch
8/22/2011 3:13:01 PM