Reducing pathogens on-farm begins with good biosecurity practices but actually intersects with all the other topics on this portal. Here we have assembled some additional resources and information that will assist in the goal of not only reducing pathogens like Salmonella, but also in raising healthy birds successfully with reduced antimicrobials.
The use of a physical barrier at the barn entry will soon be mandatory on all Canadian chicken farms. There are a few key factors that led to the decision to update this requirement – let’s review them here.
An improved barn entrance design is one of the most impactful biosecurity changes that can be made on farms to prevent disease. But how can this be designed well with the limited entry space of multi-story barns?
Footbaths are never an adequate replacement to boot changes when moving from the Controlled Access Zone to the Restricted Area.
