Biosecurity is a general term that describes the range of measures available that aim to prevent the introduction and/or spread of harmful organisms such as bacteria or viruses to animal populations. Under the umbrella of biosecurity are three distinct...
By Tim Nelson, CIO
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HPAI has resulted in the loss of 7.65 billion birds in the United States and more than 3 million birds in the United Kingdom.
HPAI has been detected in all four of North America’s...
Voluntary participation in HACCP-type programs reduces the risk of marketing eggs contaminated with Salmonella enteritidis and maintains consumer confidence in egg products.
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This manual provides educational support for the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program certification training and enhancing food safety...
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Biosecurity is key to preventing and reducing disease risk, including avian influenza.
Enforce biosecurity basics including isolation, flow control, sanitation and cleaning and disinfection.
Keep biosecurity practices strict, accessible and simple.
Know common biosecurity breaks.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza...
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Biosecurity measures prevent or limit the introduction, circulation and persistance of contaminants in a production unit, as well as their dissemination to other sites. The management of these measures is based on a strategic and integrated approach aimed...
Last Modified: Feb 8, 2019
What is Biosecurity?
Biosecurity refers to everything that’s done to keep diseases and the pathogens that carry them – viruses, bacteria, funguses, parasites and other microorganisms – away from birds, property, and people. This includes:
Structural...
Source: Poultryhealthtoday.com
Successful Salmonella control throughout live poultry production requires an integrated effort, attention to detail and careful follow-through to help processing plants meet more stringent USDA standards, said poultry health experts at a recent food-safety news conference.
“Everyone in live...
By Abby Neu Schuft, Extension Educator
NPIP Biosecurity Plan Audits
The count-down has begun for producers to complete their first NPIP Biosecurity Plan Audit. Each eligible producer needs to have their first audit complete by September 2020. There are many poultry...
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The threat of a serious disease outbreak such as avian influenza (AI) or infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) should raise every backyard poultry owner’s awareness of the importance of having and maintaining a strong biosecurity program. Biosecurity means...
Biosecurity means protecting your birds by preventing disease from entering your farm, and protecting others by preventing disease from leaving your farm.
Some diseases are unapparent, and others can kill all of your birds. Developing a good biosecurity plan and...
