biosecurity at poultry farm

BIOSECURITY IN POULTRY FARMS : 

BIOSECURITY IN POULTRY FARMS Dr rajeev tripathi

Biosecurity - concept: 

Biosecurity - concept Biosecurity is a tool to help minimize the effect of infections and decrease the impact of disease. Sometimes it may not be critical to diagnose the disease agent involved in a problem, but to analyze what is wrong with the Biosecurity program. Biosecurity should be viewed as part of the solution, potentially reducing the dependency on extensive testing and medications .

BIOSECURITY : 

BIOSECURITY Biosecurity is not just an impressive word pulled out of a dictionary. It is a way to reduce the risk of introducing and spreading diseases. It is a management tool that should be implemented and practiced at all levels of a poultry farm.

WHY IS BIOSECURITY IMPORTANT : 

WHY IS BIOSECURITY IMPORTANT Anyone working on or associated with a poultry farm should understand that the farm’s performance is directly linked to good biosecurity measures: Poultry quality depends on disease-free birds. Disease-causing microorganisms and pathogens, including bacteria and viruses, are carried through vectors (living organisms that transmit pathogens). Frequently these vectors are the people who work on and visit a poultry farm. Remember, biosecurity doesn’t cost: It pays off in disease-free poultry products

Biosecurity Implementation: 

Biosecurity Implementation Biosecurity is primarily a management‐implemented system; Biosecurity system should include expert input from veterinarians, but implementation and follow‐through is accomplished by every person involved in the production process, with ultimate responsibility resting with the farm manager; Farm managers should continually evaluate all areas of operation under their direction; Changes in protocols and procedures must be assessed for risk of introduction of pathogens. A complete Biosecurity program includes proper design, training of staff, system‐wide monitoring, and constant updating

Biosecurity Monitoring: 

Biosecurity Monitoring The concept of creating microbiological barriers to prevent pathogen transmission is the basis of bio security. It is good if the effectiveness of the barrier can be monitored. Monitoring can either be qualitative (for example, the presence or absence of Salmonella) or quantitative (for example, bacterial surface counts). Monitoring of surface bacterial counts in hatchery and on farm after cleanout are typical examples of monitoring bio security effectiveness .

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF BIOSECURITY : 

MAJOR COMPONENTS OF BIOSECURITY CONCEPTUAL BIOSECURITY STRUCTURAL BIOSECURITY OPERATIONAL BIOSECURITY

CONCEPTUAL BIOSECURITY : 

CONCEPTUAL BIOSECURITY BREEDER FARM SHOULD BE 3-5 KM AWAY FROM OTHER NEAREST FARM. FARM SETUP SHOULD BE AWAY FROM THE MAJOR ROADWAYS THAT MAY BE USED TO TRANSPORT THE COMMERCIAL AND BACKYARD POUTRY AVOID PROXIMITY TO LARGE LAKES , TANKS AND RIVERS. ENOUGH DISTANCE BETWEEN BREEDERS , GROW OUT FARMS AND FACILITIES SUCH AS HATCHERIES AND FEED MILLS SHOULD BE MAINTAINED

STRUCTURAL BIOSECURITY : 

STRUCTURAL BIOSECURITY FENCING TO AVOID UNWANTED VISITORS CONCRETE FLOORING FOR PROPER CLEANING ENSURE CONTINUOUS WATER SUPPLY CONCRETE STAGE WITH SUITABLE WATER AND POWER SUPPLY FOR SANITATION OF VEHICLE. SUITABLE LOCATION FOR STORAGE OF FEED SO THAT IT IS VERMIN FREE FACILITIES FOR DISPOSAL OF DEAD BIRDS. ALL CONNECTING ROADS WITHIN THE FARM SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH FACILITIES LIKE CLEANING , WASHING OF VEHICLES AND FOOTWEARS TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF MICROBES

OPERATIONAL BIOSECURITY : 

OPERATIONAL BIOSECURITY PROPER DECONTAMINATION AND DISINFECTION OF EQUIPMENTS, SHEDS FOLLOWING DEPLETION OF FLOCK. FLAMING OF SHEDS AND CAGES WITH FLAME GUNS. FUMIGATION OF SHEDS WATER PIPE LINE CLEANING AT REGULAR INTERVAL ENSURE WATER SANITIZATION REGULAR TESTING OF WATER SAMPLES FOR MINERAL , BACTERIA AND OTHER PATHOGEN LOAD.

OPERATIONAL BIOSECURITY : 

OPERATIONAL BIOSECURITY ENSURE REGULAR TESTING OF FEED SAMPLES FOR MICROBIOLOGICAL ASSAY. ALL WORKERS AND VISITORS SHOULD SHOWER AND USE CLEAN FARM CLOTHES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN THE FACILITIES. ROUTINE DISEASE MONITORING PROCEDURES LIKE POSTMORTEM OF DEAD BIRDS. FOLLOW STANDARD VACCINATION SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES. PERIODIC SERUM ANTIBODY ASSAY TO DETERMINE IMMUNE STATUS OF THE FLOCKS .

Operational Biosecurity : 

Operational Biosecurity Only by authorized personnel Only as needed Limited number of facility visits per day Youngest to oldest Salmonella positive to negative No visits after visiting flocks with evidence of disease

BIOSECURITY FOR HATCHERIES : 

BIOSECURITY FOR HATCHERIES BIOSECURITY IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF HATCHERY DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT. REQUIRED FOR MAXIMUM HATCHING RATES AND CHICK QUALITY. PROTECTION OF HATCHING EGGS AND DAY OLD CHICKS FROM CONTAMINATION

ROUTINE BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES IN HATCHERIES : 

ROUTINE BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES IN HATCHERIES CHOICE OF A SUITABLE GEOGRAPHICAL AREATO ENSURE AN ISOLATED SITE. PROPER HATCHERY DESIGN WITH SEPRATION OF MAJOR OPERATIONS. ONE WAY FLOW OF WORK WITHIN THE HATCHERY. ADEQUATE VENTILATIN OF EACH ROOM

FARM DISINFECTION PROCEDURES: 

FARM DISINFECTION PROCEDURES COMPLETE REMOVAL OF LITTER BURNING OF CAGES AS WELL AS FEATHER REMAINS IN LITTER CLEANING OF PIPE LINE WITH AQUAMAX@4OML /LITRE BURNING OF SHED WASHING OF SHED WITH B904 @4ML/LITRE OR WITH PROTECT 240 ML /LITRE WHITE WASHING OF SHED TERMINAL DISINFECTION OF TOTAL SHED INCLUDING CURTAINS WITH BIOBUSTER @ 5GRAM /LITRE

HATCHERY DISINFECTION PROCEDURES: 

HATCHERY DISINFECTION PROCEDURES AREA PRODUCT DOSE RATE EGG CLEANING SAFEGARD 8ML/LIT B904 2ML/LIT EGG GRADER savlon 1ml/100ml AFTER EVERY 1HR SEXOR HANDS COLD ROOM SPRAY SAFEGARD 8ML/LIT FOLLOWED BY MOPPING TWICE A DAY INSIDE SETTER MOPPING WITH BIOPHENE 4ML/LT ONCE A DAY SETTER HALL MOPPING WITH WATER SPRAY FORMALIN 2% SPRAY CUSO4 IGM/LIT SPRAY PROTECT 4ML/LT

HATCHERY DISINFECTION: 

HATCHERY DISINFECTION HUMIDIFIER TANK BIOQUAT 20 1ML/20 LIT FLOOR WASHING UBC 1LT/500LI ONCE AWEEK FLOOR OF ENTIRE HATACHERY WALL UP TO 4FEET HATCHER AND HATCHER AREA AFTER PULL OUT REMOVE DIRT AND DUST WET THE SURFACE WITH UBC FOR 5-10MIN WASH WITH PLAIN WATER SPRAY WITH PROTECT 4ML/LIT PULL OUT ROOM AS ABOVE HATCHER TRAY CLEAN WITH DETERGENT SPRAY B904 2-4ML/LIT

HATCHERY DISINFECTION: 

HATCHERY DISINFECTION CHICKS ROOM MOPPING SAFE GARD 8ML/LIT ROOM FUMIGATION WASHING AREA CAUSTIC SODA KEEP DRY FOR 2 HOURS SURROUNDING HATCHERY ROTATION BASIS FOOT DIPPING UBC 1:500 FOOTWEAR USED SAFEGARD 8ML/LIT BY WORKER HAND WASH AT SAVLON THE ENTRY

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST : 

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST Keep clean clothing and smooth-soled rubber boots at the farm, and wear them in production areas. Park your vehicle at least 100 feet from the production house. Use removable vehicle floor mats in your vehicle. Disinfect the floor mats daily. Clean and disinfect all equipment as you move between houses. Shower (if facilities are available) when you arrive at the farm; put on clean clothing and smooth-soled boots. If you leave the farm and return, shower again and put on clean clothing. Change the foot pan solution at each house entrance daily. Always follow the instructions on the disinfectant label. Clean and disinfect all equipment going into poultry houses.

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST : 

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST Clean and disinfect all equipment moved between poultry houses. Clean and disinfect pump houses and shower houses between flocks. Follow directions to maintain effective rodent and insect control programs. Keep poultry houses locked. Keep all gates to the farm locked. Keep “No Trespassing” signs in place. Work through poultry houses in a specific order. This order depends on the health of the flock in each house: Visit the healthy flock first. Do not drive farm vehicles near areas where poultry is handled.

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST : 

BIOSECURITY CHECKLIST Tell your supervisor or call the serviceman promptly if you see birds coughing or passing loose feces, or if you see or hear anything unusual. Stay away from all other poultry when you are away from the farm, and stay away from people who work with poultry at other locations. Keep people who work at other poultry farms off your farm. Train everyone to follow these practices, and set a good example by following them yourself.

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