- (a) Commercial production swine management plans must adequately address biosecurity measures necessary to protect the herd from diseases and contact with other swine.
(b) The plan must include the following at a minimum:
- (1) Identification of the individual or individuals designated as biosecurity manager;
- (2) The frequency and types of training required for the biosecurity manager and essential personnel;
(3) The plan for protection of the swine herd, including:
- (A) Site entry details, such as restrictions on entry points, entry point security measures, and signage;
- (B) Information about the location and any other details regarding designated parking areas;
- (C) The details and size of the perimeter buffer area (PBA);
- (D) The rules for entry and access to PBA access point or points;
- (E) Information regarding the available cleaning and disinfection station or stations;
- (F) The details and plans for lines of separation (LOS) to prevent the spread of virus to susceptible animals; and
- (G) The rules for entry and access to LOS access points;
(4) The rules and plans for vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to:
- (A) Vehicles and equipment used for animal transport; and
- (B) Vehicles and equipment not used for animal transport;
(5) Personnel rules, including but not limited to:
- (A) Rules for personnel prior to arriving at the site, including limitations on access, disinfection, and any other rules required of personnel prior to entry;
- (B) The plan for use of an entry logbook, including which individuals are required to log entry; and
- (C) Rules and details regarding the procedure for biosecure entry and exit of PBA or LOS;
- (6) Rules and biosecurity protocol for animal and semen movement;
- (7) Rules and biosecurity protocol for carcass disposal;
- (8) Rules and biosecurity protocol for control of rodent, fly, wildlife, and other animals; and
- (9) Rules and biosecurity protocol for management of feed.
- (c) More information on development of commercial production swine management plans may be provided on the Department of Agriculture’s website.
- (d) Amendments to plans as a result of operational changes, etc., must be submitted to the department for approval as they occur.
- (e) The department will forward written approvals or disapprovals to plans within ten (10) working days after receipt.
- (f) Plan approvals will remain in effect as long as swine herd or herds continue to meet the requirements of commercial production operations.