National Avian On-Farm Biosecurity Standard (second edition)
Self-Evaluation Checklist

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Self Audit ( or )

1.1.1 Recognizable zones and controlled access points are in place
1.1.2 Visual indicators are in place to define the Controlled Access Zone (CAZ) and Restricted Access Zone (RAZ)

1.2.1 People working on the premises are knowledgeable of and understand the rationale behind and importance of the CAZ, RAZ and CAPs
1.2.2 Access to the CAZ and RAZ is controlled by appropriate measures and routine procedures. Tools/equipment/facilities necessary to accomplish the established procedures are available, functional and maintained for their required purpose

2.1.1 Each placement or removal of poultry is recorded and carried out with appropriate scheduling, isolation or segregation to minimize the introduction or spread of disease. People, equipment and vehicles are managed to ensure they do not pose a risk of introducing or spreading disease
2.1.2 The downtime between flocks is optimized in each barn/flock area
2.1.3 More stringent additional biosecurity measures are implemented either at the barn, flock area or premises level where "all in/all out" scheduling and downtime is not practical

2.2.1 Individuals who monitor poultry are knowledgeable and experienced in monitoring flock health, the recognition of disease conditions and timely response protocols
2.2.2 Daily procedures for observation, and culling if necessary, are followed
2.2.3 A daily mortality log is maintained for each flock
2.2.4 Unusual morbidity or mortality triggers contact with a veterinarian and disease diagnosis action. Suspicion of diseases that are contagious, of economic importance, or reportable triggers a "disease response plan" that provides guidance to individuals on the appropriate procedures to follow

3.1.1 Daily procedures are followed with respect to dead poultry including collection and removal from the RAZ
3.1.2 A dead poultry storage system, which protects the carcasses from scavengers and pests until final disposal, is utilized on the premises
3.1.3 Carcass disposal, including any on-farm disposal (incineration, composting and burial), is done in accordance with provincial or municipal guidelines. If a rendering service is utilized, then the pickup is performed to minimize any biosecurity risk
3.1.4 Manure is suitably handled and stored to minimize the risk of transferring disease organisms to poultry flocks

3.2.1 A cleaning and disinfection program is in place that applies to premises, buildings, equipment and vehicles

3.4.1 A water management program is in place to ensure that water is potable and meets local guidelines for poultry consumption
3.4.2 Feed is obtained and stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination by pathogens
3.4.3 Bedding is obtained and stored in a manner that minimizes the risk of contamination by pathogens

3.6.1 All people working on the premises are knowledgeable of, and understand the rationale behind and importance of, biosecurity and biosecurity protocols
3.6.2 All people working on the premises have reviewed the applicable biosecurity-related instructions as needed, based on their assigned tasks