Small Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)
Goat Biosecurity Checklist
A checklist for keeping disease out of the herd. Use it for farm routines covering new animals, visitors, equipment and shared pastures. Check each item in turn and keep the completed page with your other farm records.
ChecklistSmall Ruminants (Sheep & Goats)Free PDF
What is on this checklist
- Separate area ready for new animals
- Health history requested from sellers
- Visitor footwear and clothing rules posted
- Shared equipment cleaned between groups
- Fences and gates secure against neighbor stock
- Sick animals handled last
- Dead animal removal plan in place
- Veterinarian contact posted
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
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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