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EQUINE GUELPH OFFERS ONLINE TOOL TO CALCULATE BIOSECURITY RISKJuly 2010
Is Your Horse Farm at Risk? By Henrietta Coole Today, the equine industry faces a high biosecurity risk – especially given the high rate of movement of horses between farms and other venues. Caretakers need to take every possible step to decrease their biosecurity risk. The Biosecurity Calculator will assist in developing management practices which will reduce the chances of the spread of infectious disease. Upon launching the online tool, horse owners are asked to complete a series of 33 questions in 9 categories: The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and give you a report on the areas in which your farm scored well and the areas that need improvement. “Every horse owner should think about a biosecurity management plan,” says Karan Ann Paradis, Equine Product Manager of Vétoquinol . “Having a solid understanding of equine health, infectious disease and disease control is paramount in reducing biosecurity risk. Vétoquinol is pleased to partner with Equine Guelph to offer this important educational tool to caretakers.” Please click here to check out the risk on your farm. |