Biosecurity Quarantine Plan
Generate a facility-specific quarantine protocol with isolation procedures, monitoring timeline, and printable signage.
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Facility Information
Quarantine Trigger
Contact Information (optional)
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House quarantined horse(s) in a separate stall or paddock at maximum distance from the herd
Use separate feed/water buckets, tack, and grooming tools for quarantined horse(s)
Prevent nose-to-nose contact between quarantined and resident horses
Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling quarantined horse(s)
Wear dedicated boots/coveralls when entering the quarantine area; disinfect or change when leaving
Disinfect all shared equipment (wheelbarrows, hoses, etc.) between quarantine and main barn areas
Take temperature (rectal) of quarantined horse(s) twice daily — record all readings
Observe for nasal discharge, cough, lethargy, diarrhea, skin lesions, or swollen lymph nodes
Monitor feed and water intake — reduced appetite may indicate illness
Notify veterinarian of quarantine and reason — discuss testing recommendations
Post quarantine signage at the isolation area and barn entrance
Notify all boarders/clients of quarantine status and any visitor restrictions
Restrict visitor access to the quarantine area — essential personnel only
Handle quarantined horse(s) LAST in daily chore order — clean to dirty workflow
Manage manure from quarantined area separately — do not spread on pastures used by other horses
Timeline
Protocols follow AAEP biosecurity guidelines and USDA equine disease control recommendations. Consult your veterinarian for facility-specific adjustments.
How It Works
Select your facility type (private barn, boarding, breeding, show barn, or rescue), then choose the quarantine trigger (new arrival, return from event, known exposure, symptomatic horse, or regional outbreak). The tool assesses your risk level and generates a quarantine protocol with steps categorized by isolation, hygiene, monitoring, communication, and general biosecurity. Each step is prioritized as critical, important, or recommended with a suggested frequency. A quarantine timeline provides day-by-day milestones. The signage generator creates printable text for posting at the quarantine area entrance. Download the full plan as a PDF to share with staff and veterinarian.
Quarantine Best Practices
The single most important biosecurity measure is physical separation — quarantined horses should be housed at maximum distance from the resident herd with no shared airspace, water sources, or equipment. Always work with quarantined horses LAST in your daily routine (clean-to-dirty workflow). Dedicate specific boots, coveralls, and tools to the quarantine area. Take rectal temperature twice daily — fever is often the earliest sign of infection. Keep detailed records of all observations. Do not cut quarantine short because a horse "looks fine" — many equine diseases have incubation periods of 7–21 days. Consult your veterinarian about appropriate testing (Coggins, nasal swabs, serology) for your specific situation.