NEED FOR BIOSECURITY IN FARMS



Let's talk about biosecurity today, without which you can never succeed in Agro business especially if it's livestock. 

I'll share a lovely post from a dear colleague whose write ups inspires me. Read, enjoy and ensure you practice it....... 


LESSONS IN  BIOSECURITY

Our farms are our businesses, and ultimately our livelihood, and therefore a good biosecurity program should be a part of every farm management and poultry production plan. 


BIOSECURITY BASICS

1) Always follow the “age rule.” You always visit youngest birds to oldest birds and should never go the other way.

2) Always keep a logbook of who is entering your farm with:

*Full name

*The last time they had contact with poultry and where

*Date and reason for the visit.

*If the flock last visited was sick

3) Limit all vehicular traffic on to a farm. Have a vehicle dedicated to the farm if needed.

4) Always wear shoe covers, coveralls, hair-nets, gloves and remove all personal items (such as phones, wallet, keys, etc.) to ensure you are not going to bring disease agents into the flock you are visiting. Having dedicated farm footwear — and even footwear dedicated to a specific house.

5)Always use foot baths and hand sanitizer at specific points of entry before having bird contact, for example at first entry point into the house and again at entry into the birds.

6) Always have biosecurity procedures posted, but more importantly be sure all personnel and growers have been trained and understand the procedures and policies.

7) Always keep biosecurity signs clearly posted to restrict visitors on the farm.

8) It is not recommended to share equipment between farms, especially when birds are present.

9)Always maintain effective pest control measures, particularly for rodents, flies and litter beetles.

10) Do not allow pets, livestock, wild animals or wild birds to enter houses.

11)Always keep doors to houses locked. It is vital to follow a good biosecurity program to keep flocks safe. By practicing these biosecurity procedures every day, you reduce the possibility of attracting disease and keep your birds safe and healthy.

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