Feed and Water
Various diseases can be spread by contaminated feed and water. The following list is not exhaustive but there are known disease links with:
- salmonella
- leptospirosis
- toxoplasmosis abortion
- tuberculosis
- foot and mouth disease
- cryptosporidiosis
The risk is reduced by:
- using mains water wherever possible.
- have water bowls or drinkers above the level for faecal contamination.
- avoid contamination of watercourses.
- clean feed and water troughs regularly.
- discourage dogs and cats from walking in feed troughs.
- keep feed in a clean, dry store.
- keep feed stores covered and shut to ensure no access by dogs, cats, vermin and wildlife.
- dispose of old or soiled feed safely.
- Swill feeding is banned by The Animal By-Products (Scotland) Regulations 2003 (SSI 2003/411)