Saturday, December 20, 2014

BIO-SECURITY : KEY TO DISEASE PREVENTION.

Poultry health management is important due to emergence of highly pathogenic diseases like Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza (HPAI) in different parts of the world.

Bio-security measures are vital for better performance in the poultry sector. Bio-security has three major components: isolation, traffic control and sanitation. When new chicks arrive, it must be quarantined for three weeks in respective farms. Sick birds must be kept in isolation.

 Different age /sex groups are placed separately to minimize the risk of disease spread. Poultry health management and treatment procedure must organize means of isolation.

New birds represent a great risk to bio-security because their disease status is unknown. They may have an infection or be susceptible to an infection that is already present in the birds.



 Bio-security measures include the following but not limited:

 Disinfection using foot baths may help to decrease the dose of organisms on boots it, is a good idea to have a supply of cleanable rubber boots or strong-soled plastic boots for Visitors.

 It is necessary to wash hands after handling birds in isolation It is very important to disinfect drinkers and feeders on a regular daily basis.

 Plan regular. clean-out, clean-up and disinfection of houses and equipment.

 Plan a rodent and pest control procedures.

Dispose of dead birds promptly by rendering, burning and burying.

 Bio-security measures are continuous exercises that must be strictly adhered to to prevent disease outbreak.




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