Suspected Exotic Disease Protocols

Client suspects an unusual or potentially exotic disease
	Request client seal the property
	Place keep out notices at all public entrances
	Request that all personnel remain at the property until the vet arrives
Veterinarians responsibility
	Wear disposable outer clothing and only wear farm boots
	Take Vircon S concentrate in the car (or other suitable disinfectant)
	Ensure you have a camera and mobile phone which works
	Ensure you have a rectal thermometer
	Upon arrival examine stock carefully
		Photograph and catalogue any observed clinical signs
The veterinarian suspects an unusual or exotic disease
	Phone practice to inform partners. Email photographs of clinical signs
	Phone Department of Agriculture Veterinarian (WA number 1-800-675-888)
	Provide full name and address of the farm and GSP location if possible
	Provide clear details of how to get to the location of animals and farm
	Email photographs and clinical details of the observed lesions
Before the Department of Agriculture Veterinarian arrives (unless otherwise authorized)
	Stop movement of all animals from and to the farm
	Stop all movement of vehicles from the farm
	Divert all movement of all vehicles that are to arrive at the farm – such as feed trucks, milk tanker etc.
	Ensure farm perimeter entry points prohibit vehicle movements – for example place tractor across entrance, ensure signs are in place, if necessary place stockpeople at entrance
	Proceed with a detailed clinical examination of all the other stock on the farm – all species
Leaving the farm
	Follow all advice given by the Department of Agriculture Veterinarian
	Leave disposable overalls
	Leave farm boots
	Leave rectal thermometer
	Do not remove any items contaminated with faeces or blood
	If necessary rewrite notes on clean paper
	Provide counseling and support to the client with regard to possibility that the suspect disease is confirmed
	Implement suitable additional biosecurity measures
	Spray car wheels and wheel hubs with Vircon S
	On the way home wash car in hot steam car wash
	Double wash all clothing with detergent
	Shower thoroughly – minimum 3 minutes – note watch and glasses
	Thoroughly clean and disinfect all equipment removed from the farm
During routine visit the veterinarian suspects an exotic or unusual animal disease
	Proceed from vet responsibility point 3
	Do not take personal boots and overalls from the farm
	Ensure you have a small supply of Vircon S (or suitable disinfectant) in the car at all times

OIE list of notifiable conditions

Notifiable conditions of WA

FDA advice on what to do if you suspect a notifiable condition

Clinical examination of a pig