ASK THE VET

QUESTION

The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in 2019 resulted in the cancellation of auctions nationwide – an example of how poor biosecurity on farms can cripple an entire industry. So what can you as a farmer do to improve biosecurity in your setup?

Simply put, biosecurity is whatever one can do to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading disease in your herd or flock.

The risk of diseases spreading is especially high in intensive farming operations like poultry, pig and feedlot operations, where many animals live close to one