27 Oct A new worker has asked you about quarantine.

A new worker has asked you about quarantine. They want to know what "quarantine" actually means and what facilities must be provided for quarantining an animal. What facilities must be provided for animal carers to examine, monitor and care for these quarantined animals? What records should be maintained of animals in quarantine? Explain the difference between isolation and quarantine. Provide your answers under the headings in the table below. Definition of quarantine Location of quarantine enclosure/pen/facility What animal(s) need to be quarantined? Facilities to enable worker to observe animals, restrain them, undertake clinical examination Ways to prevent spread of infection from animals in quarantine to other animals (NB, you are having to feed, water and monitor these quarantined animals personal hygiene environment hygiene . work procedures (quarantine protocols) The difference between isolation and quarantine ACMGAS301_AT2_W_TOM_V1 03/12/2019