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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Plant health
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Biosecurity
Nursery Sector Biosecurity Guide
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Preface
How to Use this Guide
i
) Organization of this Guide
ii
) How to Complete the Self-Assessment Checklists
iii
) Self-Assessment Checklist and Action Work Plan
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Acknowledgement
1.0 Introduction
1.1 The Importance of Biosecurity
1.2 Biosecurity Concepts
1.3 Benefits of a Biosecurity Plan
1.4 Elements of a Biosecurity Plan
1.5 Implementing a Biosecurity Plan
2.0 Education, Training and Communication
3.0 Nursery Operational Management
3.1 Nursery Location and Layout
3.2 Biosecurity Zones
3.3 Movement of People, Vehicles and Equipment
3.4 Maintenance of Facilities and Property
4.0 Crop Health Management in Production Stages
4.1 Production Inputs: Purchasing and Receiving
4.2 Crop Production
4.3 Pest Management Program (Monitoring, Identification, Decisions)
4.4 Shipping and Production Outputs
4.5 Responding to a Pest
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Glossary
Appendix 1: Example of a Risk Assessment Tool
Appendix 2: Examples of Biosecurity Signs
Appendix 3: Example of a Visitors Log
Appendix 4: Example of Pesticide Application Record
Appendix 5: Example of Traceability Information and Documents
Appendix 6: List of Resources
Appendix 7: Acknowledgements
Date modified:
2017-03-31
