staying safe when visiting the farm

To help keep you safe you should know that even clean and healthy animals can carry diseases that can be transferred to humans. Fortunately it’s easy to reduce the risks by following some simple rules:

• Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after you have touched animals, fences or other surfaces in animal areas, especially before eating.
   
• Don’t use gels or wipes instead of soap and water – they don’t work on E. Coli found in dirt.
   
• Never eat, drink or smoke in areas where there are animals (this includes sweets and snacks). Use the picnic area or the café (after washing your hands).
   
• Never eat anything that has fallen on the floor.
   
• Never kiss animals or allow children to put their faces close to animals.
   
• Supervise children and vulnerable adults in your care closely to ensure that they wash their hands thoroughly
   
• If you are pregnant you should take extra care to avoid animal contact and thoroughly wash your hands before eating and after your visit.