Biosecurity

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The search for optimal broiler performance

The objective of every broiler growing operation is to obtain maximum performance at the lowest possible expense. This begins with good genetic material. The challenge, however, is to find the balance between all the influencing factors.
By Dr Tahseen Aziz, Rollins Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, NC Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Raleigh, NC, USA Each broiler chick hatches with a pre-determined genetic... read more »

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Proper hygiene measures on the farm

Professional poultry operations run the risk of not being fully productive as a result of poor sanitation standards. Diseases can easily occur, but proper measures need to be put into place to avoid this. The fight against these agents will be an on-going effort, and biosecurity measures must be the first line of defence in this battle. read more >

Preventing the nightmare from recurring (2003 Special)

Prevention is the one and only way to control mycoplasma problems. Once a flock has been afflicted it is infected for life. Special attention is needed for a solid bio-security program. read more >

The risks of food bio-terrorism

The modern livestock industry struggles with a new phenomenon: food bio-terrorism! What is it and why has it been able to develop? The most important question however is, what can the industry do about it? read more >