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  • Livestock Research Farms
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Livestock Research Farms

Purpose:

To identify locations of the University that require special procedures to be followed before entry to the areas can be gained by Physical Plant personnel.

Policies and Procedures:

As a precautionary measure to protect against foot-and-mouth and other contagious foreign animal diseases, Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences has implemented a new biosecurity policy for all farm units housing livestock. Effective immediately, visits to university dairy, beef, swine, sheep, deer and equine facilities will be by appointment only.

All entrances to the restricted facilities will be posted. Appointments to visit the facilities may be requested by contacting the College of Agricultural Sciences at (814) 865-1362 or by sending an email to coas-visits@lists.psu.edu

Managers of the restricted farm units will interview potential visitors to determine the purpose of the visit. They also will request information to determine whether any of the visitors may have been in direct or indirect contact with any traveler from a county with confirmed cases of foot and mouth or other contagious foreign animal diseases. Other steps, including protective clothing and restrictions on direct contact with animals, will be implemented as appropriate for visitors who are cleared. All affected farm unit employees have been trained in the biosecurity protocols for handling and care of livestock.

This policy will be in effect until further notice. New guidelines will be issued if and when conditions warrant.

Date of Policy:

April 12, 2001