Welcome to the Herd Expansion Module

Section 1

Herd Expansion Introduction

Herd Expansion poses a risk to the resident herd for incoming infectious disease. The NYSCHAP herd expansion modules provides recommendations for expanding with minimal risk to introducing disease and management challenges.

Section 2

Herd Expansion Risk Assessment

This risk assessement can help determine areas to focus on during an expansion.

Section 3

Herd Expansion General Fact Sheets

There are many important issues to consider prior to expanding and these fact sheets can help evaluate your plan.

Section 4

Herd Expansion Teaching Slide Set

Power Point presentaton on the risks and intervention strategies associated with herd expansions.