What is Biosecurity?
Biosecurity consists of practices that minimize the risk of introducing an infectious disease and spreading it to the animals at a facility and the risk that diseased animals or infectious agents will leave a facility and spread to other sites and to other susceptible species. These practices also reduce stress to the animals, thus making them less susceptible to disease.
When considering Biosecurity measures, one must consider their animal, people, and pathogen management practices.
Why Do I Need Biosecurity?
Strict implementation of biosecurity minimizes the chances of contamination. Minimizing this risk lowers the chance of disease outbreak such as WSSV, EMS, EHP, and Vibriosis.
How Can I Improve Biosecurity At My Farm?
It's important to follow Good Management Practices (GMP's). Some examples include Multiple screen pumping source waters, reservoir treatment, probiotic (feed/water), fencing, and sanitary measures.