USDA-APHIS Dairy Biosecurity Program
By USDA-APHIS
Last reviewed: December 2025
Federal and state biosecurity programs providing guidelines, resources, and support for preventing disease introduction and spread on dairy farms.
Biosecurity programs from USDA-APHIS and state animal health agencies provide resources for dairy farms to prevent introduction and spread of infectious diseases. Programs include guidelines, risk assessments, and planning tools.
Key elements of dairy biosecurity include controlling animal movement, managing visitors and personnel, isolating new or sick animals, and maintaining clean facilities. The Secure Milk Supply program provides continuity planning for disease outbreaks.
Veterinarians and extension services can assist with developing farm-specific biosecurity plans. Many programs are free or low-cost as they benefit public and industry health.
Key Features
- Risk Assessment: Identify biosecurity vulnerabilities
- Planning Tools: Develop farm-specific protocols
- Training Resources: Staff education materials
- Outbreak Response: Continuity planning guidance
- Regulatory Guidance: Compliance information
Advanced Features
- Secure Milk Supply: Business continuity planning
- Trace Forward/Back: Animal movement tracking
- Laboratory Resources: Diagnostic testing support
- Indemnity Programs: Compensation for disease losses
Ideal For
Farm Types: All dairy operations
Competitive Advantages
What sets Dairy Biosecurity Program apart from alternatives:
- Official government resources
- Science-based protocols
- Free or low-cost programs
- Regulatory compliance support
- Industry-wide coordination
Pricing Information
Here is the pricing information for Dairy Biosecurity Program:
Comprehensive on-farm biosecurity protocols and products.
Pricing Model: Biosecurity program implementation
Work with herd veterinarian to develop farm-specific biosecurity plan.
Pros & Considerations
- Federal biosecurity guidance
- Disease prevention resources
- Outbreak response support
- Free educational materials
- Regulatory compliance guidance
- Government program pace
- Voluntary for many programs
- Not direct on-farm service
- One-size-fits-all guidance
Implementation & Setup
How to implement Dairy Biosecurity Program on your dairy operation:
Implementation Timeline: Ongoing program participation
Training & Support
Training and support options available for Dairy Biosecurity Program:
Support Channels:
Evaluation Questions
Key questions to consider when evaluating Dairy Biosecurity Program:
- What is your current biosecurity level?
- What diseases are you most concerned about?
- How do you manage animal movement?
- What is your visitor management policy?
- Do you have an isolation area?