Biosecurity is a crucial set of management practices that farms can apply to prevent the introduction or spread of infectious diseases on animal operations. Simple steps like guiding visitors through cleaning and disinfection protocols, disinfecting equipment, and quarantining new arrivals, can significantly reduce the risk of costly disease outbreaks to not only protect the health and well-being of animals, but also safeguard the farm's productivity. The biosecurity measures you use on your farm can help prevent the spread of disease to your neighbors: the other farms and communities around you.
Check out these videos with simple biosecurity tools you can apply on the farm:
Secure food supply plans are essential for biosecurity as they help maintain a consistent and safe food supply, even in the face of disease outbreaks. These plans provide strategies to minimize disruptions in animal and product movement, ensuring that healthy animals and safe food products continue to reach consumers. By implementing robust biosecurity measures, such as visitor control, disinfection protocols, and employee training, farms can reduce the risk of disease outbreaks, protect animal health, and safeguard the overall food supply chain.
You can find more detailed information on Secure Food Supply Plans and creating your own Biosecurity Plan here:
