- For five days immediately prior to travel, avoid all contact with farm animals, marketing facilities, zoos, fairs/exhibitions or other sites where livestock are kept.
- Wash or dry clean all clothing articles before packing for travel. Wear clean clothes that have not been near livestock, wildlife or other animals within five days prior to travel.
- To the extent possible, disinfect other possessions before embarking on travel to the United States. Team members should be advised to wipe down glasses, jewelry, watches, belts, hats, cell phones, purses, luggage, etc.
- Do not to wear or bring shoes and/or boots that have been used on or around livestock facilities in country of origin. If this is not practical or possible, travelers must assure that a minimum of 10 days have elapsed immediately prior to travel before wearing or packing shoes/boots that have been used on farms or around livestock facilities in country of origin. In either case, shoes and boots should be cleaned and disinfected.
- Don’t carry food or other prohibited items to the United States.
- Upon arrival in the United States, make a customs declaration related to contact with farms/ranches or any other sites where animals or livestock are kept.
- Comply with specific biosecurity procedures at each visit site. Wear protective clothing and/or barrier plastics (coats/boots) provided by the Council or the host. Leave behind and/or dispose of protective clothing or barrier plastics at the end of each visit.
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ScaleAgData Stakeholder Engagement Event
22.10.2024The ScaleAgData project is pleased to invite you to our second stakeholder event. Building on the discussions and connections formed during our first webinar, this event will focus on fostering collaboration among stakeholders, providing updates on our project’s progress, and outlining future opportunities for engagement.
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