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Swine Biosecurity Plan Generator.

Answer a short questionnaire and download a customized multi-page biosecurity plan PDF with entry protocols, quarantine procedures, disinfection schedule, visitor log, and signage.

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This plan is generated from your inputs using USDA Secure Pork Supply and AASV biosecurity guidelines as a framework. It does not constitute a formal veterinary-written biosecurity plan. Review and customize with a licensed swine veterinarian before implementation. All computation is client-side — no data is transmitted or stored.

When to use

  • Creating a foundational biosecurity plan for a new swine operation
  • Updating an existing plan after a disease outbreak or entry route review
  • Training new farm managers or employees on biosecurity expectations
  • Preparing for a state or USDA Secure Pork Supply audit
  • Generating a printable visitor log and entry signage for the barn entrance

Do not use for

  • As a replacement for a veterinarian-signed biosecurity protocol required by formal programs
  • Without adapting the plan to your specific regional disease pressures
  • For poultry or cattle — species-specific pathogens and risk levels differ

Organic load kills disinfectants — clean before you disinfect

Feces, mucus, and feed material inactivate most disinfectants within minutes. A surface that looks clean may still harbor 10610^{6} CFU/cm2\text{cm}^{2}. The "wash-disinfect-dry" sequence is not optional — skipping the wash step means the disinfectant never reaches the organism. Power-washing with a foam detergent pre-soak (20 min minimum) before applying disinfectant is the industry standard.

Visitor policies only work if they are enforced

A written visitor policy that is not enforced at the gate is worthless. Post legible signs at every entry point, keep a paper log at the door, and empower barn staff to turn away non-compliant visitors regardless of seniority. Biosecurity policy breaks are most commonly driven by time pressure and familiarity — both are manageable with culture and accountability.

Closed herds still need a biosecurity plan

Even herds that never purchase animals can have pathogen introductions through personnel, vehicles, feed trucks, rendering trucks, and wildlife (especially feral pigs). A biosecurity plan for a closed herd should focus intensively on personnel downtime requirements, vehicle disinfection, feed delivery protocols, and perimeter fencing to exclude wildlife.

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Plan content is derived from USDA Secure Pork Supply Plan guidelines (2023), AASV Biosecurity Guidelines for Swine Herds (2022), and Zimmerman et al. (2019) Diseases of Swine. Entry protocol content adapts based on facility type (commercial vs. private). Risk flags trigger additional guidance sections when quarantine area, disinfectant protocol, or shared equipment concerns are identified. All PDF generation is client-side using jsPDF — no data is transmitted or stored.

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Last validated 2026-04-08. Calculations are designed for planning and documentation support; verify procurement decisions against manufacturer specifications or institutional SOPs.

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How to Cite

ConductScience Swine Biosecurity Plan Generator (v1.0). ConductScience, Inc. 2026. Available at: https://conductscience.com/tools/swine-biosecurity-plan-generator

USDA APHIS. Secure Pork Supply Plan — Enhanced Biosecurity for Pork Production. USDA, 2023.

American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV). AASV Biosecurity Guidelines for Swine Herds. AASV, 2022.

Zimmerman, J.J. et al. Diseases of Swine, 11th ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2019.

Understanding Biosecurity Risk Levels

Swine biosecurity operates at three levels that must be addressed in an integrated program.

External biosecurity (preventing pathogen introduction): - Source of animals — purchase from high-health-status, PRRS-negative or -stable herds when possible - Quarantine and testing of all new introductions - Personnel downtime requirements (typically 24–48 hours after visiting other swine farms) - Vehicle and equipment disinfection protocols - Rodent and bird control (fomite vectors for PCV2, Salmonella, and potentially ASF)
Internal biosecurity (preventing pathogen spread within the facility): - All-in/all-out production flow (prevents age-group commingling and pathogen recycling) - Dedicated tools, boots, and clothing for each room or barn section - Traffic flow patterns — move from youngest to oldest animals - Prompt removal and proper disposal of dead animals - Separate manure-handling equipment from animal-contact equipment
External biosecurity for the community (neighborhood biosecurity): - Coordination with neighboring farms on movement schedules - Avoiding purchasing animals through sale barns or livestock auctions (highest-risk source) - Participating in area disease surveillance programs - Reporting suspected FAD signs immediately (African Swine Fever, Foot-and-Mouth Disease)
Risk tiers by entry route: 1. Live animal introductions — highest risk 2. People (personnel, visitors, service technicians) — high risk 3. Vehicles and equipment — moderate to high risk 4. Feed and water — low to moderate risk 5. Air (aerosol transmission) — variable, range-dependent (PRRS: up to 9 km under optimal conditions)

African Swine Fever (ASF) Preparedness

African Swine Fever is a priority foreign animal disease for the North American swine industry. As of 2026, ASF has not been confirmed in the continental U.S., but the proximity of confirmed cases in the Caribbean (Dominican Republic, 2021; Haiti, 2021) and its rapid global spread make preparedness planning mandatory.

Key ASF facts for biosecurity planning: - Caused by a large DNA arbovirus; no vaccine is commercially available in the U.S. - Highly lethal (up to 100% mortality in naive herds with virulent strains) - Stable in the environment: survives months in frozen pork products, weeks in carcasses, and days on fomites - Not a human health concern — does not affect people - Transmitted by direct animal contact, contaminated pork products (fed to pigs), infected fomites (vehicles, boots, clothing), and the Ornithodoros soft tick (in areas where the tick is established)
Biosecurity actions specific to ASF risk: - NEVER feed garbage or table scraps to swine (illegal in most U.S. states; major ASF introduction risk from imported pork products) - Control access to facilities housing international travelers who may have recently visited ASF-affected countries - Implement premises identification (USAHERDS or your state system) to enable rapid trace-forward/trace-back - Know how to recognize ASF clinical signs: sudden death, high fever (104–107°F), reddening/purple discoloration of skin (ears, snout, abdomen), vomiting, diarrhea, incoordination - Report any suspected FAD to your state veterinarian or USDA APHIS immediately (do not wait for a diagnosis) - Enroll in USDA Secure Pork Supply Plan to ensure continued operation during a regional outbreak
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