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BRM for Veterinarians

Overview

	Overview of BRM (PDF 77KB) This document provides background on the importance of biological risk management, managing disease risk through the routes of transmission and general prevention practices that can be implemented on farm to minimize disease entry or spread.

	Using the BRM Toolbox (PDF 74KB) This document discusses the uses of the materials within the BRM Toolbox that includes educational materials, an online database containing assessment questions, management recommendations, and resources that enable veterinarians to objectively evaluate their clinic or their client’s animal facilities for the risk of infectious disease and to identify opportunities for improvement.

	Overview of BRM References (PDF 29KB) This document lists the reference materials used to write the Overview of BRM document.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 105KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Geographic Information Systems - GIS (PDF 37KB) This document discusses the capabilities of geographic information systems and their role in biological risk management.

	GIS Reference (PDF 69KB) This document lists the reference materials used as resources for the Geographic Information Systems document.

Beef Facilities

	Beef BRM Document (PDF 400KB) This document is designed to refresh knowledge regarding management practices and routes of transmission that influence disease transmission on beef cattle operations.

	Beef BRM Key Points (PDF 167KB) This document is a bullet list of the key points made in the Beef BRM Document.

	Beef BRM Toolbox (PDF 74KB) This document discusses how the materials within the Beef BRM Toolbox can be used.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 185KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Transmission Routes Handout (PDF 117KB) This document defines the five common routes of disease transmission (aerosol, direct contact, fomite, oral, vector) as well as zoonotic and environmental transmission. This can be used to supplement all of the BRM materials to provide a clear understanding of the route of transmission focus.

	Bovine Routes of Transmission (PDF 378KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common bovine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and/or if it is zoonotic.

	Beef BRM References (PDF 41KB) This document lists the reference materials used to write the Beef BRM documents.

	Probability Graph (PDF 181KB) Given the prevalence of a particular disease in herd, this graph helps visualize the probability of purchasing at least one infected animal.

	Beef Pre-assessment Questionnaire (DOC 75KB) This is designed to provide detailed information about the operation and guide the veterinarian during assessment question selection. The pre-assessment may identify opportunities or areas of concern needing further investigation.

	Daily Visitor Log (DOC 310 KB) This one-page handout is intended to keep track of visitors to the premises on a daily basis. It is a Word file and can be customized to meet the needs of a particular operation.

	Visitor Questionnaire (DOC 294KB) This one-page questionnaire is intended for visitors to complete based on their travel history, livestock contact and need to handle animals on a facility. It can be used to determine what precautions, if any, are needed prior to entering an animal operation.

Dairy Facilities

	Dairy BRM Document (PDF 372KB) This document is designed to refresh knowledge regarding management practices and routes of transmission that influence disease transmission on dairy cattle operations.

	Dairy BRM Key Points (PDF 300KB) This document is a bullet list of the key points made in the Dairy BRM Document.

	Dairy BRM Toolbox (PDF 78KB) This document discusses how the materials within the Dairy BRM Toolbox can be used.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 186KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Transmission Routes Handout (PDF 116KB) This document defines the five common routes of disease transmission (aerosol, direct contact, fomite, oral, vector) as well as zoonotic and environmental transmission. This can be used to supplement all of the BRM materials to provide a clear understanding of the route of transmission focus.

	Bovine Routes of Transmission (PDF 378KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common bovine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Dairy BRM References (PDF 65KB) This document lists the reference materials used as resources for the Dairy BRM documents.

	Probability Graph (PDF 181KB) Given the prevalence of a particular disease in herd, this graph helps visualize the probability of purchasing at least one infected animal.

	Teat Bibliography (PDF 233 KB) This document is a summary of peer-reviewed publications on efficacy of premilking and postmilking teat disinfectants published from 1980 to 2004.

	Dairy Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (DOC 498KB) This is designed to provide detailed information about the operation and guide the veterinarian during assessment question selection. The pre-assessment may identify opportunities or areas of concern needing further investigation.

	Daily Visitor Log (DOC 310 KB) This one-page handout is intended to keep track of visitors to the premises on a daily basis. It is a Word file and can be customized to meet the needs of a particular operation.

	Visitor Questionnaire (DOC 294KB) This one-page questionnaire is intended for visitors to complete based on their travel history, livestock contact and need to handle animals on a facility. It can be used to determine what precautions, if any, are needed prior to entering an animal operation.

Equine Facilities

	Equine BRM Document (PDF 140KB) This document is designed to refresh knowledge regarding management practices and routes of transmission that influence disease transmission on equine operations.

	Equine BRM Key Points (PDF 72KB) This document is a bullet list of the key points made in the Equine BRM Document.

	Equine BRM Toolbox (PDF 74KB) This document discusses how the materials within the Equine BRM Toolbox can be used.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 186KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Transmission Routes Handout (PDF 116KB) This document defines the five common routes of disease transmission (aerosol, direct contact, fomite, oral, vector) as well as zoonotic and environmental transmission. This can be used to supplement all of the BRM materials to provide a clear understanding of the route of transmission focus.

	Equine Routes of Transmission (PDF 352KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common equine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	AAEP Vaccination Guidelines (PDF 64KB) The schedule below is a suggested vaccination schedule provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and is based on generally accepted veterinary practices. These guidelines are neither regulations nor directives for all situations and should not be interpreted as such. (Last updated 01/13/2005)

	Equine BRM References (PDF 34KB) This document lists the reference materials used as resources for the Equine BRM documents.

	Equine Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (DOC 21 KB) This is designed to provide detailed information about the operation and guide the veterinarian during assessment question selection. The pre-assessment may identify opportunities or areas of concern needing further investigation.

	Daily Visitor Log (DOC 310 KB) This one-page handout is intended to keep track of visitors to the premises on a daily basis. It is a Word file and can be customized to meet the needs of a particular operation.

	Visitor Questionnaire (DOC 294KB) This one-page questionnaire is intended for visitors to complete based on their travel history, livestock contact and need to handle animals on a facility. It can be used to determine what precautions, if any, are needed prior to entering an animal operation.

Mobile Clinics

	Mobile Veterinarian BRM Document (PDF 188KB) This document reviews the roles of mobile veterinarians, both small and large animal practitioners, with a focus on the various management practices that can be implemented to minimize disease spread.

	Mobile Veterinarian Toolbox (PDF 77KB) This document discusses how the materials within the Mobile Veterinarian BRM Toolbox can be used.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 186KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Transmission Routes Handout (PDF 117KB) This document defines the five common routes of disease transmission (aerosol, direct contact, fomite, oral, vector) as well as zoonotic and environmental transmission. This can be used to supplement all of the BRM materials to provide a clear understanding of the route of transmission focus.

	Bovine Routes of Transmission (PDF 378KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common bovine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Canine Routes of Transmission (PDF 283KB) This document consists of 5 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common canine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Equine Routes of Transmission (PDF 352KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common equine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Feline Routes of Transmission (PDF 289KB) This document consists of 5 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common feline diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Standard Precautions (PDF 124KB) This document details the standard precautions that people working within veterinary clinics should practice to minimize disease spread.

	Hand Washing Sign Large (PDF 381KB) Hand Washing Sign Small (PDF 159KB) These colorful, eye-catching signs can be printed, laminated and posted in the clinic in order to highlight the importance of hand washing.

	Mobile Veterinarian BRM References (PDF 20KB) This document lists the reference materials used as resources for the Mobile Clinic BRM documents.

Stationary Clinics

	Stationary Veterinary Clinic BRM Document (PDF 239KB) This document reviews the areas of a veterinary clinic that should be assessed for disease risk. It provides practical management steps that can be implemented to minimize disease spread.

	Stationary Veterinary Clinic BRM Key Points (PDF 142KB) This document is a bullet list of the key points made in the Stationary Veterinary Clinic BRM Document.

	Stationary Veterinary Clinic Toolbox (PDF 74KB) This document discusses how the materials within the Stationary Veterinary Clinic BRM Toolbox can be used.

	Transmission Routes Definitions (PDF 186KB) Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal-to-animal or animal-to-human and vice versa, through a variety of transmission routes. This document defines each of those routes (aerosol, fomite, direct contact, oral, vector-borne and zoonotic) based on the principles of BRM.

	Transmission Routes Handout (PDF 117KB) This document defines the five common routes of disease transmission (aerosol, direct contact, fomite, oral, vector) as well as zoonotic and environmental transmission. This can be used to supplement all of the BRM materials to provide a clear understanding of the route of transmission focus.

	Bovine Routes of Transmission (PDF 378KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common bovine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Canine Routes of Transmission (PDF 283KB) This document consists of 5 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common canine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Equine Routes of Transmission (PDF 352KB) This document consists of 6 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common equine diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Feline Routes of Transmission (PDF 289KB) This document consists of 5 pages, with each page focusing on a specific disease route, and it lists the common feline diseases spread by that particular route. It also indicates if it is a foreign animal disease and if it is zoonotic.

	Standard Precautions (PDF 124KB) This document details the standard precautions that people working within veterinary clinics should practice to minimize disease spread.

	Hand Washing Sign Large (PDF 381KB) Hand Washing Sign Small (PDF 159KB) These colorful, eye-catching signs can be printed, laminated and posted in the clinic in order to highlight the importance of hand washing.

	Pet Scription CDC (PDF 197KB) This one-page handout is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for health professionals to use with their patients. It reviews the at-risk population of people with respect to being more susceptible to zoonotic diseases. It serves as an awareness tool.

	Safe Pet Guidelines PAWS (PDF 369KB) This brochure (developed by Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS) in cooperation with The Human Society of the United States) reviews general guidelines for minimizing pet owner risk of catching a disease from an animal. People within the high risk groups listed and either have an animal companion or want to adopt one, should carefully review these guidelines with a physician and a veterinarian.

	Stationary Pre-Assessment Questionnaire (DOC 165KB) This is designed to provide detailed information about the veterinary clinic and guide the veterinarian during assessment question selection. The pre-assessment may identify opportunities or areas of concern needing further investigation.

	Stationary Vet Clinic BRM References (PDF 32KB) This document lists the reference materials used as resources for the Stationary Veterinary Clinic BRM documents.

Disinfectant Resources

	Disinfectants 101 (PDF 424KB) This document provides a general overview of disinfectant information regarding proper selection, application, mixing, reading a label, and effectiveness against various disease causing organisms.

	Characteristics of Selected Disinfectants (PDF 145KB) This handout reviews the various types of disinfectant classes available and lists common trade names, how they work, advantages, disadvantages, and what type of organisms they are effective against.

	Bacteria Group Review Table (PDF 62KB) This handout reviews the various types of bacteria based on their classification as gram negative or positive. This handout supplements the other disinfectant information and assists in proper selection of an effective disinfectant on farms.

	Antimicrobial Spectrum Disinfectants (PDF 189KB) This handout reviews the various types of disinfectant classes available and indicates what types of organisms are susceptible or resistant.

	Virus Family Table (PDF 277KB) This multiple page handout reviews the various types of RNA and DNA viruses. It lists whether they are enveloped or not, the diseases they cause and the species affected. This handout supplements the other disinfectant information and assists in proper selection of an effective disinfectant on farms.