NFMC publishes biosecurity premises mapping tool

NFMC staff led the development and release of PremisesMapper, a free, web-based biosecurity premises mapping tool. Biosecurity is another way of saying “infectious disease control,” and refers to everything done to keep diseases and the things that cause them (viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites and other organisms) away from animals, property and the people that may interact with them. “This tool facilitates development of maps for producers and streamlines the transfer of maps to state officials and emergency response personnel,” said Jakob Hanschu, PremisesMapper product manager. PremisesMapper allows users to place icons, draw lines and shapes, and add key information. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) Division of Animal Health served as a key stakeholder and advisor in the tool development process.