Conditions for Approving On-Farm Isolation Units for the Interim Movement Arrangements

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Conditions for Approving On-Farm Isolation Units for the Interim Movement Arrangements
Uploaded May 2005

1) Approval of the on-farm Isolation units
a	Owners of the units need to apply to the appropriate DVM for approval of the unit.
b	Approvals done by a veterinary inspector (VO/TVI/LVI) or a SAHO/AHO who is also appointed as an Animal Health Inspector. A recommendation must be made to the DVM in a written report confirming the criteria below have been satisfied.
c	Approvals issued by the DVM.
d	Approvals may be revoked if conditions are not complied with.

2) Management of the unit
a	Buildings used for the on farm isolation premises must be dedicated for the on farm isolation and be physically separate from any buildings used for other livestock.
b	Pastures used for on farm isolation premises must be dedicated for on farm isolation and be physically separate from any pastures or buildings used for other livestock on the premises. A minimum distance of 3 metres is required between the perimeter of the isolation fields and any other livestock. This 3 metre separation would be satisfied with stockproof double fencing.
c	Animals may only be moved between isolation premises on the same farm under licence of the DVM and under any conditions that the licence may contain.

3) Specification for animals entering and remaining on the on farm isolation premises

The animals entering the approved isolation unit must be individually identified and either,

i	have been at an approved Agriculture Show or series of Agriculture Shows or be about to go to such a Show or series of Shows; or,
ii	in the case of pigs, have been at another premises for the specific purpose of breeding.

The animals shall be kept in the isolation unit for at least 6 days (20 in the case of pigs) after the addition of the last animal.

4) Construction of buildings
a	Any buildings used in the Isolation unit must be designed such that any discharges, effluent and manure are retained there or disposed of in such a manner that they do not come into contact with other livestock.
b	A dedicated loading/off loading facility must be provided for each isolation unit. This facility shall be fully cleansed and disinfected after each use.

5) Operating Procedures
a	Dedicated protective clothing for staff must be provided for the isolation unit.
b	Protective clothing to be provided for visitors.
c	Disinfectants footbaths to be provided and used at the entrance(s) to the isolation units
d	Any person entering the isolation unit must wear protective clothing and footwear and use the disinfectant footbaths at the entrance(s).
e	Any unused feedtngstuffs. fodder, bedding etc. intended for animals In the isolation unit must remain in the isolation while there are animals present.

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