LPA Learning
Consolidate your knowledge on biosecurity completing this LPA Learning module.
Protecting industry from biosecurity threats
With the recent outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in Indonesia, it is critical for livestock producers to understand their responsibilities, be vigilant and on the lookout.
What is a Farm Biosecurity Plan?
To meet the requirements of LPA, each Property Identification Code (PIC) must have a formal, documented Farm Biosecurity Plan that addresses each of the following:
- Manage and record the introduction and movement of livestock in a way that minimises the risk of introducing and/or spreading infectious diseases.
- Where reasonable and practical, control people, equipment and vehicles entering the property, thus minimising the potential for property contamination and, if possible, keep a record of such movements.
- Prevent and control animal diseases on-farm by regularly monitoring and management livestock.
When did biosecurity become part of LPA?
Biosecurity was included in the LPA program on 1 October 2017. Every LPA-accredited producer must ensure biosecurity requirements are fulfilled both on farm and during the transport of livestock between properties and feedlots, including slaughter and live export.
Integrating biosecurity requirements into LPA strengthens the promise made to our customers, protects our industry and environment, and streamlines the process of record-keeping and reporting for livestock producers.
More Information
Biosecurity video
Watch this video to understand how to meet the biosecurity requirements of LPA on-farm and during the transport of livestock
FAQs
Producers who have developed a Farm Biosecurity Plan as part of their approach to Johne’s disease management do not need to complete another plan under the LPA program requirements.
States and territories have different biosecurity requirements. For record keeping required by LPA, producers need to develop a farm biosecurity plan.
Biosecurity risks during and after a natural disaster, can include the spread of pests and diseases. LPA accredited producers should review and update their biosecurity plans to include risks associated with flooding & fire. Records should be kept on all feed introduced to the property as well as which livestock received it.
If livestock have spread to neighbouring properties, producers should consider any risks around pests, disease and biosecurity for their own property before they are brought home. A number of recommended practices are included on the LPA farm biosecurity plan template that should be considered.
Read more about biosecurity as an LPA requirement.
As part of LPA, biosecurity is a key requirement which assists producers in standing by what they sell. ISC understands that some challenges with biosecurity, such as feral animal invasion, can be out of your control. Being aware of this risk and noting it in your biosecurity plan, as well as how you will manage it, is important should you be audited as an LPA-accredited producer.
Read more about biosecurity as an LPA requirement.