Biosecurity relates to preventive measures designed to reduce the risk of transmission of infectious diseases, invasive pests or weeds. To meet the requirements of LPA, each Property Identification Code (PIC) must have a formal, documented Farm Biosecurity Plan.
read moreAs part of LPA, biosecurity is a key requirement which assists producers in standing by what they sell. ISC understands that some ... some challenges with biosecurity, such as feral animal invasion, can be out of your control. Being aware of this risk and noting
read moreStates and territories have ... different biosecurity requirements. For record keeping required by LPA, producers need to develop a farm biosecurity plan.
read moreBiosecurity risks during and after a natural disaster, can include the spread of pests and diseases. LPA accredited producers ... producers should review and update their biosecurity plans to include risks associated with flooding & fire. Records should be kept on
read moreProducers are invited to complete a brief survey about the biosecurity practices they are implementing within their sheep, goat ... develop an app that will help producers predict and respond to biosecurity threats. The app is being developed as part of a collaborative
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producers should consider any risks around pest, disease and biosecurity for their own property before they are brought home. A number ... number of recommended practices are included on the LPA Farm Biosecurity Plan template that should be considered.
read moreAll LPA-accredited producers – from large scale operators to hobby farmers – may be audited ... to check how records are maintained and how food safety, biosecurity and animal welfare management is being carried out on-farm
read moreProducers who have developed a Farm Biosecurity Plan as part of their approach to Johne’s disease management do not need to complete
read moreBecoming accredited with LPA means that livestock producers agree to abide by the LPA Rules and Standards, including ... documenting livestock transactions and movements maintaining biosecurity practices adhering to animal welfare practices. Read more
read moreenable access on demand Property risk assessments and farm biosecurity plans can now be created digitally online within a producer’s ... audited. Keeping good records is also vital in the event of a biosecurity or animal disease incident, and ensures producers have the
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