1. Biosecurity Policies and Procedures

2. Violations  Zero Tolerance!!!  Any body who fails to follow entry procedure will be terminated immediately  Failing to report a violation may be subject to disciplinary action or termination

3. Why so important?  Suspect or breaks  Extra lab costs (bleeding, shipping, extra handling, etc.)  Quarantine  $500,000 to $1 million loss for the farm  Sow death loss  Abortions  Piglet death loss

4. Policy  Cannot care for other pigs or live with anybody who does  Contact with other pigs (fairs, sales, etc.)  3 nights downtime  Contact with other pig people  1 night downtime  Other livestock (horses, cattle, goats) OK, but must take care of after work.  Any questions or violations need to brought to the attention of PSM, LLC immediately

5. Entering  Follow downtime rules  Not for sure…ask your manager!!!  Shower in/Shower out  Once in, do not cross the clean/dirty line  If you do, MUST shower back in

6. Clean/Dirty Line

7. Showering In  Leave cell phones and valuables at home or locked in your vehicle  Leave shoes, hats, and jackets in the hallway  Lock door behind you  Remove all clothing (including socks, underwear, jewelry, watches, etc.) and leave on the dirty side  Only glasses may be showered through  Wash yourself from head to toe using soap  All clothing and footwear to wear in the unit are provided on the clean side

12. Glasses on the Farm  Must be washed when showering in or out  Eye glass straps are provided, upon request  If you choose not to use them, the farm is not responsible for damage or loss

13. Lunches  Pails or coolers used at another farm are not allowed  Brand new or clean one will work  Spray with disinfect before being passed through window  Suggest using a hard sided pail  No raw pork products

15. Personal items  Any personal clothing or footwear must be NEW  All items must be fogged in prior to entering the farm  After the probation period, PSM will pay up to $20.00 per year for footwear  Receipt with farm name must be given to HR  Management reserves the right to inspect personal belongings at any time

16. Disinfectant Chamber

17. Disinfectants

18. Before the 1 st day  Clean you vehicle inside and out  PSM will pay for it  Make sure to wash wheel wells and places where you touch a lot (pedals, steering wheel, etc.)  Must be inspected for by a vet or other trained employee  Follow the downtime guidelines

19. 1 st Day  Farm manager will meet you outside  Make sure you understand what the policies are regarding biosecurity  Make sure someone shows you where the fogging chamber, showers, pass through window, etc. are located  If you’re not sure….Ask Questions!!!

20. Isolation  The last thing of the day  Once you have been into the isolation area, you may NOT re-enter the barn the same day  Cannot be moved into the barn unless cleared by the vet