Equine Biosecurity Checklist
This printable Equine Biosecurity Checklist helps horse owners and barn managers reduce the chance of disease spreading on the farm. Print a fresh copy as needed and keep completed pages with your other barn records.
Download free PDF1 page, US Letter, prints clean in black and white
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What is on this checklist
- New arrivals isolated
- Shared equipment cleaned
- Hand washing station ready
- Visitors log kept
- Water buckets not shared
- Sick horses handled last
- Manure and bedding handled safely
- Vaccination records current
- Boots and clothing changed
- Vet contact posted
How to use this checklist
Print a few copies and keep them where the work happens. Go item by item, tick OK, FIX or N/A, and write what needs attention in the notes.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA APHIS and eXtension.
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