What is an Outbreak?
An outbreak is the occurrence of disease cases more than normal expectancy.
When an outbreak occurs on your property, it is important that you:
- Implement movement restrictions until the situation is evaluated
- Contact your veterinarian
- Inventory horses and isolate potentially exposed horses and implement health monitoring
- Establish communication with all parties involved
- Prepare and train staff beforehand on how to respond during an outbreak
Communications Plan
During an outbreak it is important to establish communication with all parties involved.
- Email/call all owners/boarders/trainers regarding the initial suspicion of an infectious disease. Keep a record of who you have contacted and when.
- Indicate measures taken and expectations.
- Require a face-to-face meeting with all workers on the premises to advise of restrictions and changes in biosecurity protocols.