Rodent control on farm
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Biosecurity and Stewardship
01 January 2018
Completed Project
To develop industry rodenticide stewardship plan.
Rodents like rats and mice are significant pests on piggeries. They can transmit diseases and also cause significant damage to shed infrastructure and wiring.
The Industry Rodenticide Stewardship Plan is a guide for producers on best practice management of on-farm rodenticide use to minimise the spread of disease and damage to infrastructure.
The booklet provides producers with the information needed to set up their own rodenticide stewardship plan, while ensuring the methods used to control rodents do not compromise food safety.
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For further information on biosecurity and stewardship, please contact Raymond Chia on 0460 320 119 or email: raymond.chia@australianpork.com.au