Disease Response Biosecurity Plan Guidebook
Plain‑language handbook that walks farmers through building a response plan from suspicion to recovery, using the response plan template.
Work Instruction for Disposal – Composting
Guidance for on‑site or off‑site composting of carcasses, litter, and other organic material to inactivate disease organisms safely.
Work Instruction for Disposal – Burial (Incl. Engineered Landfill)
Work instruction and checklist for safe burial of contaminated materials on‑farm or at engineered landfills, including consent and site checks.
Work Instruction for Disposal – Biosecure Transport
Work instruction for safely transporting carcasses, litter, and other risk goods from infected sites to disposal locations without spreading disease.
Work Instruction for Depopulation – Chilling and Freezing
Guidance on using chilling and freezing to depopulate fertile eggs up to 80% gestation, including equipment and temperature targets.
Work Instruction for Depopulation – Cervical Dislocation
Work instruction for humane depopulation by cervical dislocation for chicks and adult birds, including training, welfare, and safety requirements.
Work Instruction for Depopulation – Captive Bolt
Step‑by‑step humane depopulation method for larger birds using captive bolt, including equipment, welfare checks, and records.
Work Instruction for Decontamination – Waste Water Treatment
Guidance on safely containing, treating, and disposing of contaminated wastewater from cleaning and response activities.
Work Instruction for Decontamination – Cleaning and Disinfection
Practical work instruction for cleaning and disinfection during a disease response, including sequencing, products, and verification checks.
Work Instruction for Decontamination – Alternative Approaches When CD Not Possible
Work instruction and checklist for decontamination options where full cleaning and disinfection are not feasible, including fallowing and alternative treatments.
Humane Depopulation Procedure
Farm procedure describing humane euthanasia methods for individual sick or injured birds, aligned with welfare codes.