| 8.1 |
Biosecurity measures on entering at the Auction’s Livestock Vehicle Entrance |
| (a) |
A standard operating procedure (SOP) for cleaning of all vehicles entering the arrival area must be adhered to. The SOP will be prepared by the Biosecurity Practitioner and approved by a veterinarian. |
| 8.2 |
Animal Inspection at Off-loading |
| (a) |
No vehicle transporting animals may enter the auction premises without all documentation (section 3) being checked and verified beforehand at the Arrival area. |
| (b) |
A pre-quarantine facility with a crush and proper neck clamp must be available in the arrival area where suspect animals could be examined by a trained assistant for the presence of overt signs of disease and external parasites, prior to being to the Biosecure area. |
| (c) |
All animals must, upon arrival, be checked for lesions or clinical signs of disease or external parasites. In addition, animals shall be checked for official marks/brands indicating any of the controlled animal diseases such as Brucellosis, Tuberculosis and Foot and mouth disease. If there is any suspicion of any infectious disease, please refer to section 10 below. |
| (d) |
There must be a designated camp where unfit animals can be detained so that they are not allowed to enter the Biosecure area. |
All animals accepted at an auction must be properly and permanently marked (see section 4).
| 8.3 |
Cleaning and disinfection of vehicles after off-loading |
| (a) |
A parking area with a vehicle cleaning and disinfection station must be identified away from the animals in the auction pens. |
| (b) |
All vehicles that off load and reload animals must be cleaned/disinfected. |
| (c) |
Proper and functional cleaning equipment (high-pressure washers) must be available/provided. |
| (d) |
Access points to the area must be identified and demarcated clearly and vehicle movement pathways must be mapped and clearly indicated. |
| (e) |
Waste and effluent from the vehicle washing area must be managed in a manner to prevent contamination of the facilities or the area outside the facilities. Preferably a French Drain System must be installed. |
Civil Aviation Act, 2009
