Guidance

Farm visits: avoiding infection

How to avoid becoming unwell while visiting a farm.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 January 2014
• Last updated: 5 March 2026
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  1. 5 March 2026

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  2. 15 July 2025

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  3. 27 February 2019

     Updated guidance.

  4. 1 January 2014

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Avoiding infection on farm visits: advice for the public

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This guidance covers:

• the risks of visiting a farm
• how to avoid infection when visiting a farm
• what to do if you feel unwell after visiting a farm