From principles to practice
By Jeroen Dewulf, Filip Van Immerseel
1st Edition
Globally, the way the animal
production industry copes with infectious diseases is changing. The
(excessive) use of antimicrobials is under debate and it becomes
standard practice to implement thorough biosecurity plans on farms to
prevent the entry and spread of pathogenic micro-organisms. Not only in
farm animal production, but also in facilities where companion animals
are kept, including in veterinary practices and clinics, awareness of
the beneficial implications of a good biosecurity plan has raised. The
book ‘Biosecurity in Animal Production and Veterinary Practices’ is the
first compilation of both fundamental aspects of biosecurity practices,
and specific and practical information on the application of the
biosecurity measures in different animal production and animal housing
settings.
The book starts with a general introductory chapter on
the epidemiology of infectious diseases, followed by a chapter
explaining the general principles of biosecurity. Specific topics of
biosecurity, including rodent and insect control, cleaning and
disinfection, hygiene and decontamination of feed, drinking water and
air, and measuring the biosecurity status of farms, are detailed in
dedicated chapters.
Explanations on the relevance of the implementation
of biosecurity plans in order to improve animal health and performance
and reduce antimicrobial usage are described, and a chapter on ways to
motivate farmers to implement a biosecurity plan is written. Practical
chapters deal with biosecurity in the poultry, pig and cattle industry,
horse facilities, dog kennels, veterinary practices and clinics,
laboratory animal facilities and aquaculture.
The book is a
practical guide that can be used by farm and animal facility managers,
consultants, veterinarians, animal caretakers, and people with interest
in prevention of diseases in animals. Academics and students will
benefit from the book because it contains all relevant information on
animal biosecurity.
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