Biosecurity measures are in place to protect poultry flocks from transmissible infections — but how effective are they really? Researchers in Quebec and Ontario evaluated biosecurity measures in lab and field conditions— including the contamination occurring when procedures are...
Quick facts
It is a best practice to have, maintain and use a site-specific, operational biosecurity plan, no matter the annual production size.
A site-specific biosecurity plan allows you to best fit individual farm needs.
Work on one biosecurity...
Cobb-Vantress’ ability to achieve critical genetic progress relies on uncompromising biosecurity — a commitment Cobb has made for decades. Now, customers from around the globe can better tap into Cobb’s biosecurity expertise through a new resource hub. Available at...
Situation update
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in a flock of commercial turkeys in South Carolina. This is a reminder that wild birds can carry both HPAI and low pathogenicity avian influenza viruses (LPAI) viruses that...
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...
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As towns and suburbs spread into agricultural areas, new homes, places of worship,schools and businesses may be built near livestock and poultry operations. Almost all agricultural operations generate some odor and dust. This may not be...
People:
• Restrict visitors, provide a questionnaire to ensure biosecurity compliance
• No outside bird contact for minimum of 3 days
• Provide shower or at minimum a change of clothes and footwear
• Visitor and employee vehicles park outside
Since the end of 2019, there have been reports of avian influenza in several European countries, including Hungary, Poland, and Romania. The virus detected in these outbreaks is a highly pathogenic form of the H5 influenza virus. According to...
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...
Voluntary participation in HACCP-type programs reduces the risk of marketing eggs contaminated with Salmonella enteritidis and maintains consumer confidence in egg products.
Foreword
This manual provides educational support for the Pennsylvania Egg Quality Assurance Program certification training and enhancing food safety...
