Keep it clean
The ASF virus can persist in pig carcasses and the environment
(in pig faeces, blood and urine). It can also be transferred via
your equipment.
• Follow requirements included in Biosecurity Plans by always
checking in with the producer who owns the land to ensure
records of the visit can be maintained, and follow any specic
advice for that property as directed.
• Thoroughly check and clean your boots, socks, equipment,
bikes, boats and vehicles for blood, faeces and urine. Ensure
all mud, soil and debris collected during your hunts is removed
and left on site.
• Before leaving the property, disinfect the soles of your
footwear, gaiters and packs using a spray bottle lled
with disinfectant. Use methylated spirits (70-100%), bleach
(diluted to 25%) or F10 disinfectant solution.
• Care for your hunting companions, by ensuring hunting dogs
are not at risk of spreading disease. Ideally wash hunting dogs
with water to remove any blood, faeces or urine, or at least,
allow them to dry thoroughly and then brush / wipe them
down to leave the dried material behind.
• Ensure all vehicles, equipment, people and pets are clean
when entering a property and clean when you leave,
preventing any unwanted disease spread.
• If you have contact with domestic pigs after hunting, only
interact with them once you, your companions and any shared
equipment have been cleaned. A change of clothes, a soapy
shower and clean hair will help stop the potential spread
of ASF.
Everyone, including
hunters, has a responsibility
to prevent, minimise or
eliminate this biosecurity risk.
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