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Example Of A Risk Assessment
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Diseases trying to prevent: Foot and Mouth, BVD, Salmonella, Lepto, IBR, Johne's Disease, E coli 0157. | |||
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RISK |
COMMENT/CONTROL |
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Animals |
Purchased cattle |
High |
Buy from reputable source with health information |
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Vaccinate if required |
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Isolate on arrival and test for specific problems (consult vet) |
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Neighbours stock |
Very High |
Improve fencing/double fence |
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Tack sheep |
High |
Stop having tack sheep |
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Horses |
Medium |
Keep to paths away from stock |
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Dogs |
Low |
Keep to paths away from stock |
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People |
Walkers/cyclists |
Low |
Keep to paths away from stock |
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Visitors |
Medium |
Dip footwear and use Crichton footwear |
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No direct animal contact |
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Training courses |
Medium |
Dip footwear and use Crichton footwear and disposable suits |
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Parlour engineers |
Low/Medium |
Dip footwear |
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Tanker drivers |
Low/Medium |
Dip footwear |
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Vets |
High |
Dedicated clothing at farm |
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Foot trimmers |
High |
Crichton protective clothing and equipment |
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Relief staff |
High |
Crichton protective clothing and equipment |
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Staff |
Medium/High |
Designated clean clothing and footwear |
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Vehicles |
General |
Medium |
Must use car park and not allowed into Steading |
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For other farms |
High |
Must disinfect and only allowed on Steading if essential |
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SAC Farm |
Low |
Mist disinfect if been on another farm |