Biosecurity
– Veterinary Dress Code
It
is absolutely essential that a veterinarian does not transmit pathogens from
one farm to another. The easiest method that a veterinarian may transmit
pathogens is through poor hygiene.
Primary
philosophy of veterinary medicine – First do no harm
Foot wear |
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Clean boots are essential |
All faecal material
(arrow) must be removed - sole |
And heel and sides |
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The foot wear must be
easily cleaned and waterproof. Lace
and Suede shoes are totally unsuitable |
Ideally wear footwear
provided by the farmer |
Animals can are very
inquisitive and will lick any material from your boots – and thus get sick |
Protective
clothing |
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Always wear protective clothing
on farms – street clothing is unsuitable |
Protective clothing must
cover all your daily clothes.
Disposable protective clothing are an ideal |
Exposed clothing cap
(arrow 1) and street clothes (2) which cannot go to the next farm. |
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Ideally wear protective
clothing provided by the farmer |
Showering may be required
by some high health farms combined with a period of animal absence |
Ensure all exposed flesh –
hands, arms, face are clean and not splattered with faeces or blood |