If a disease outbreak occurs in today’s interconnected global economy, the stakes are higher than usual: Expect lost domestic and international sales, a damaged reputation, and even a hit to the U.S. economy from lost trade and employment. The desired outcome, of course, is to prevent disease outbreaks with strong biosecurity plans. Are today’s plans up to the challenge?
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) recently updated its “Infectious Disease Risk Management: Practical Biosecurity Resources for Commercial Poultry Producers” program, with the guidance of industry and academia members. The program was created to aid in developing more effective biosecurity practices, and it is designed to be used as a multi-purpose, reference, employee training and teaching tool. Revisions were made to the dead-bird disposal and pest-control management sections, and the resource section includes signs and forms for meetings and monitoring.