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How does Leptosure® work?
Leptospirosis is regarded by Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) as a significant hazard and The Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 is very specific about the role of the employer in identifying and protecting their staff from significant hazards.
Leptosure® is a working plan between the farmer and veterinarian to minimise the risk of anyone on the farm contracting Leptospirosis. It includes farm management practices as well as a robust vaccination programme that meets the demands of our changing farming environment.
Together, the farmer and veterinarian will:
- Vaccinate livestock
- Identify the hazards that may lead to contracting Leptospirosis
- Assess the significance of each hazard
- Enact a risk management programme that eliminates, isolates or minimises significant hazards
- Monitor and and assess risk on an ongoing basis
Once the plan has been implemented, the farm will be assigned a Protected Leptosure® status. To ensure ongoing compliance with the programme and maintain this status, the farm will be will be reassessed on an annual basis.