Biosecurity in Poultry Farms - An Overview
Raghavendran, V.B.*
Dept. of Agronomy, ADAC&RI, Trichy, Tamil Nadu (620 007), India
Saravanan, S.
ICAR-KVK, AC&RI, Madurai, Tamil Nadu (625 104), India
Kumar, G.
Dept. of Agronomy, AC&RI, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu (628 252), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Biosecurity types, Disinfection, Management, Poultry farms
Abstract
Poultry farming relies on comprehensive biosecurity measures to prevent disease transmission and reduce stress among birds. It encompasses conceptual, structural, operational and management elements. Conceptual biosecurity involves selecting isolated locations, maintaining distance from other poultry sites and separating breeder farms from grow-out facilities. Structural precautions include fencing to deter unauthorized access, regular water source testing, proper vehicle sanitation areas, feed storage, all-weather roads and dead bird disposal. Wildlife-proof housing with segregated storage, along with a vegetation-free perimeter, reduces the risk of rodent and wildlife intrusion. Operational biosecurity involves clear procedures, decontamination, visitor and worker hygiene, visitor records and restrictions on equipment within breeder farms. Poultry units follow minimum inter-flock intervals, implement pest control, adopt disease diagnosis and vaccination schedules and consider all-in-all-out systems for small-scale egg production. Management factors emphasize age-based bird isolation, litter management, sourcing quality chicks and ensuring balanced nutrition. Adequate water quality and proper dead bird disposal are critical.
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