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: 15 July 2025 — See all updates

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Avoiding infection on farm visits: advice for the public

Ref: PHE publications gateway number GW-209

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Details

This content was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

This leaflet 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

Published 1 January 2014

Last updated 15 July 2025 + show all updates

1. 15 July 2025

   Rebranded page to UKHSA. No change to content.

2. 27 February 2019

   Updated guidance.

3. 1 January 2014

   First published.