Primary cleaning and disinfection, which occurs immediately after culling of birds on an infected premises, is the responsibility of the APHA.
Secondary cleaning and disinfection is the responsibility of the farm owner, manager or keeper.
This must be thorough enough to eliminate the virus and there must be proof that cleaning of all areas of the infected premises has been done to an adequate standard.
A prepared plan can help your business to get back on its feet as quickly as possible if disease outbreak is to occur as it will reduce the amount of time it takes for you to get a plan fully approved and actioned.
In order to get livestock, birds or animals back on farm after disease has been confirmed, your secondary C&D plan must be approved by APHA.
Even if you do not have an active disease outbreak on farm, ensuring that your C&D plan is written and prepared can help to improve the biosecurity measures on your farm, minimise the risk of disease outbreak and increase your business resilience. Scroll down to: What if I have no disease outbreak on my farm?
Disclaimer
Please note that the information provided on these web pages is guidance only and does not constitute specific legal or professional advice for your individual business.
Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy at the date of publication of the information and the content provided in these webpages, no representation is made as to their correctness or completeness. The NFU does not accept liability arising from any inaccuracies, be the errors or omissions, contained within these web pages.
If you require specific advice or assistance with the completion of your secondary C&D plans, then you my wish to contact your private Veterinary Officer, APHA Case Officer or NFU CallFirst on 0370 835 8458. For legal or professional advice in relation to your secondary C&D plans, please contact NFU CallFirst, who can also refer you to an NFU Panel Firm of solicitors.