Biosecurity plans, LPA requirements and BJD. John Bowman, Livestock Extension Officer, Gippsland

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1 Biosecurity plans, LPA requirements and BJD John Bowman, Livestock Extension Officer, Gippsland

2 Before we start, Lets see what the MLA has to say on U-Tube about changes to LPA requirements.

3 Why the changes to LPA? Maintaining the integrity of Australia's Meat Industries Food safety and maintaining market access Protection of Beef farmers livelihood Cattle Map numbers of producers participating have decreased (400 nationally) New J-BAS industry based Bovine Johne s Disease assurance system now in place.

4 What is happening with LPA Changes to Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) additional requirements As of 1 st October 2017 there will be extra requirements prior to access to NVD s On line training 7 modules to help with LPA learning. 10 question assessment to be completed Three year re assurance commitment required and $60 fee for three years membership Tick off that you have a biosecurity plan for your farm

5 About LPA on MLA web site

6 MLA : LPA Learning, Just click on course #

7 What are the online LPA learning modules? 1. Property Risk Assessment: Property risk assessments are needed to minimise livestock exposure to contaminated sites and physical contaminants. If livestock come in contact with persistent chemicals from contaminated sites, the meat they produce may contain unacceptably high chemical residues. Physical contaminants such as wire could cause harm to animals and people if they become lodged in meat tissue. 2. Safe and responsible animal treatment: If animal treatments are not used responsibly, livestock may suffer. The meat they produce may contain unacceptably high chemical residues or pose a physical hazard 3. Stock foods, fodder crops, grain & pasture treatments: Livestock exposed to contaminated food may contain unacceptably high chemical residues at the time of slaughter. Safe livestock feed practices are need to minimise livestock exposure to feeds containing unacceptable chemical residues and guarantee livestock are not fed restricted animal material (RAM). 4. Preparation for dispatch of livestock: If livestock become stressed, contaminated or injured during assembly for transport, they may pose a food safety risk. Livestock not fit for transport may be an animal welfare concern

8 What are the online LPA learning modules? 5. Livestock Transaction and movements: Recording livestock movements ensures treatments and exposure to food safety hazards are traceable. If a food safety issue occurs and livestock are not fully traceable, the source of the problem may be impossible to identify. 6. Biosecurity: On-farm biosecurity systems minimise both the risk of infectious diseases being introduced to livestock production properties, and the subsequent spread of any such diseases. If a problem does occur, the source needs to be identified quickly to limit further damage. 7. Animal Welfare: Australia s red meat customers and consumers, both domestically and overseas, seek reassurance that livestock are cared for humanely and ethically. Producers must be able to demonstrate they care for their animals in line with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for cattle, sheep and goats.

9 Biosecurity does not have to be complicated! Keep it simple

10 LPA Quality Assurance Standards 1. Food safety management Property risk management Safe responsible animal treatments Fodder crop, grain and pasture treatments and stock foods Preparation for dispatch of livestock Livestock transactions and movements 2. Systems Management Training Internal auditing & corrective action Quality records Document control Chemical Inventory

11 LPA Quality Assurance Standards 3. Livestock management Livestock husbandry and presentation Livestock handling facilities Livestock transport Animal welfare Accredited livestock Be familiar with the Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines :- for Sheep, Cattle & Goats

12 What is happening with the New J-BAS Moving to a new Bovine Johne s disease Beef Industry Managed System called J-BAS Options to choose which level of J-BAS you need. Vet required for J-BAS level 7 & 8 Self preparation of your own Biosecurity plan for J-BAS level 0 to Level 6,.. and keep a copy on farm. Explained later,..

13 What s involved in J-BAS and what are the issues? What level have you been in previously? Beef only Map score Previous history of BJD on farm Previous testing history How MAP score or Beef only translates to the new J-BAS See Johne s Beef Assurance score sheet (pdf handout) How will this impact on your future marketing opportunities? What is practical for your farm Do you buy in cattle Do you run sheep? Contact with dairy farms? If you choose level 7 or 8, consider the cost of triannual testing, (blood test on 50 adult cows in herd every 3 years) Impact of false test result?

14 Importance of J-BAS maybe different for each farm! What level do you need to be in for marketing your cattle? Steer trader? Cow and calf producer for sale of weaners? Dairy beef or dairy agistment Producer of breeding heifers and feedlot steers Seed stock producer of Breeding bulls or stud heifers Interstate trading of cattle (Queensland, NT or WA) Live export beef heifers or stud cattle Determine what your answer will be for LPA Build this into your Biosecurity plan

15 Basics of Bovine Johne s Disease Calves are infected from birth to 18 months old from contact with shedding adult cattle (younger calves are more susceptible) Bacteria in manure, milk & blood. (infection possible & likely prior to birth if mother is BJD positive) Infected animal may not show symptoms or may never show symptoms but can infect other calves Normally cows will break down and show symptoms at 6 to 9 years of age. Low levels of BJD could exist in a herd without being noticeable to owner. Weight loss, black scour, vets can confirm with blood test or autopsy. A notifiable disease so lab to inform your state agriculture department Blood test and culling is best way to deal with BJD in the herd

16 What is happening with LBN Livestock Biosecurity Network: the resources available to Beef farmers. Biosecurity templates for farmers MLA, LPA, & LBN web sites has all the information Webinar on changes to Johne s Disease Local VFF Biosecurity workshops coming up AHA, Workshops throughout Australia Gippsland, at Sale Wednesday 30th August 2017

17 LPA requirements in summary Becoming accredited with LPA means that livestock producers agree to abide by the LPA Rules and Standards, including the seven elements of LPA which cover: 1. Assessing risks on farm 2. Treating animals safely and responsibly 3. Managing pasture and fodder treatments 4. Preparing animals for dispatch 5. Documenting livestock transactions and movements 6. Maintaining biosecurity practices 7. Adhering to animal welfare practices.

18 Components for your Biosecurity plan Farm biosecurity plans: There are two parts to a farm biosecurity plan: Measures to reduce the risk of introducing an infectious disease, pest or weed onto the property. Measures to reduce the risk of spreading an infectious disease within a property Restrict the movement of plant & animal diseases onto or off your farm 1. Record NVD, LPA info, records of stock on and off farm and treatments that are still in WHP. 2. Set up for visitor and employee induction, signage, visitors book, wash down area. 3. Have action plan for you to follow if a disease out break occurs & train staff & family. 4. Set up a isolation paddocks for new stock arriving on farm and separate area for sick animals: have induction protocols for stock arriving on farm (Drench, Vaccination & check) 5. Have time to assess risks on farm and action list to minimize risks 6. prepare animals for dispatch, time off feed, NVD / health statement, fit to load inspection 7. Animal welfare practices. polled stock, early marking, weaning strategy, condition score

19 Biosecurity Template is available on web site :

20 In summary What you should do before 1 st Oct MAKE A START! Download the template from AHA Fill out the template for your farm situation and remember a NO answer is not a fail. Inform others involved in the farm operation about the requirements of the plan. (Family, employees, stock agent) Attach to your LPA / NVD book If require J-BAS 0 to 6 file on Farm If require J-Bass 7 or 8 talk to VET Make a start! Record your actions Review your plan annually

21 In summary (continued) What you should do before 1 st Oct Wait for MLA? LPA to send you info Read up LPA info and follow instructions MLA / LPA will send you a reminder that your re-accreditation is due in 2 months. Go on line and complete the 7 LPA Learning training courses (1 hour) Click on the Assessment task on LPA Learning Complete the assessment, you can re-do the assessment if needed Agree to the LPA commitments and make payment ($66.00) Make a start! Print out your biosecurity plan & on farm procedures action list. Store in a safe & accessible place.

22 Report an suspicious diseases to you local Agriculture Victoria Office Plant Diseases hotline Animal Disease Hotline

23 Thanks and have a good day!